Atty. Stephanie Carter

Atty. Stephanie Carter

Stephanie E. Carter practices law in the areas of estate planning, special needs planning, probate, trust administration, elder law and general business.

Tigard Tigard 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephanie Carter at a glance

Stephanie Carter is a Member based in Tigard, Oregon, practicing at Hilary Carter Law. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Oregon (2009). Educated at The Evergreen State College (M.P.A. Public, 2003) and University of Washington (M.L. Library, 1990). Active member of Oregon State Bar Clackamas County Bar Association Multnomah County Bar Association Academy of Special Needs Planners Guardian/Conservator Association of Oregon. Serands clients in Tigard, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephanie E. Carter practices law in the areas of estate planning, special needs planning, probate, trust administration, elder law and general business
  • From 2012 to 2019, Stephanie was a member of Pegasus Fiduciary Services, LLC, and served through that company as a fiduciary administering trusts and estates and acting as a conservator
  • Stephanie is a National Certified Guardian (NCG)
  • In 2018 Stephanie completed a Graduate Certificate in Taxation at Portland State University
  • She served on the legislative work group to prepare the Advance Directive legislation that went into effect in 2018 and is chair of the newly-created Advance Directive Adoption Committee
  • Stephanie authored chapter 6 of the Barbook Administering Trusts in Oregon in 2017
  • Prior to attending law school, Stephanie served as an Associate Dean at Centralia College
  • As such, she directed library operations and coordinated distance and online education
  • Stephanie is active in the community, having served on the board of Elders in Action and as an alternate on the Tigard Library Board
  • She is a member of the Lake Oswego Branch of the American Association of University Women
  • Memberships Oregon State Bar Clackamas County Bar Association Multnomah County Bar Association Academy of Special Needs Planners Guardian/Conservator Association of Oregon

Practice Areas Explained

Stephanie Carter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephanie Carter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Elder Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tigard are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephanie Carter

Where is Stephanie Carter's law office located?
Stephanie Carter's law practice is located in Tigard, Oregon. The firm is Hilary Carter Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephanie Carter handle?
Stephanie Carter focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Stephanie Carter practiced law?
Stephanie Carter has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Stephanie Carter go to law school?
Stephanie Carter earned their education at (M.P.A. Public, 2003); (M.L. Library, 1990).
How can I contact Stephanie Carter for a consultation?
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Education

M.P.A. Public
The Evergreen State College
- 2003
M.L. Library
University of Washington
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 2009

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