Ginger Skinner

Ginger Skinner

Helping people thrive in an increasingly complex world.
  • Probate, Estate Planning, Elder Law ...
  • Oregon, Washington
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Ginger Skinner enjoys providing expert advice and personable service to her clients to address their personal and corporate legal needs. With a Master of Laws (LL.M) in taxation, Ginger is uniquely capable of providing families and businesses with tax-sensitive estate planning and administration. She often works with her clients’ advisors such as financial planners and accountants. Ginger operates with a down-to-earth, no jargon style that clients find quite refreshing.

She founded Skinner Law, PC with the goal of helping Oregon businesses and families create advantageous estate and succession strategies, ultimately achieving greater harmony in family and business relationships.

Prior to launching her own firm, Ginger served as general counsel for a large family-owned Oregon business. She gained great insight from this experience on the issues and challenges family-owned businesses face day-to-day. She understands what is important and how to solve the legal and corporate needs.

She frequently speaks on topics related to estate planning such as the Essentials of Estate Planning, Charitable Giving and Benefit Companies to other community and financial organizations.

Ginger also enjoys giving back and being active in the community. She has volunteered more than 120 hours of service with the District Attorney for Multnomah County, in which she prosecuted crimes on behalf of the State of Oregon. She is on the board of directors for the Oregon Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. The Chapter provides education and support for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s

Practice Areas
Probate
Probate Administration
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Elder Law
Tax Law
Estate Tax Planning
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Oregon
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Washington
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Founder
Skinner Law, PC
- Current
General Counsel
First Commerce, LLC
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Associate Attorney
Hanna Strader, P.C.
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Education
University of Washington School of Law
LL.M. (2006) | Taxation
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University of Idaho
J.D. (2005)
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Awards
Client Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Associations
Oregon State Bar Estate Planning and Administration Section
Member
Current
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Oregon State Bar Taxation Section
Member
Current
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Oregon State Bar Taxation Laws Committee
Member
Current
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Alzheimer's Association, Oregon Chapter
Board of Directors
- Current
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Washington State Bar
Member
- Current
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United States Tax Bar
Member
- Current
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Oregon State Bar  # 053797
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Oregon vs. Washington: Key Variations Related to Community Property
Presentation at the Northwest Planned Giving Roundtable Annual Conference
Speaking Engagements
Estate Planning Basics in Oregon, Seminar
Benefit Companies: Creating Socially Responsible Family Businesses, Advanced Estate Planning and Administration 2014
Working as a Sole Tax Practitioner
New Tax Lawyers Division
A Real Business Plan: Doing What Works for You
Entrepreneurial Academy
Know the Ten Signs of Alzheimers Disease, Seminar
Oregon vs. Washington: Key Variations Related to Community Property, Northwest Planned Giving Roundtable Annual Conference
Websites & Blogs
Website
Blog
Skinner Law
Contact & Map
Skinner Law, PC
9600 SW Barnes Road
Suite 125
Portland, OR 97225
Telephone: (503) 719-6603
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed