# Country Lawyer, P.C.

> Estate planning law practice serving rural Oregon, founded by Gary Linkous.

## About

Country Lawyer, P.C. is an estate planning law practice based in Welches, Oregon, in the Mount Hood corridor. The practice was founded by Gary Linkous, who has over 30 years of experience helping Oregon families with estate planning, farm and ranch succession, and asset protection.

Gary Linkous is a USDA certified mediator and International Farmer's Transition Network certified attorney, with deep expertise in agricultural law and rural family transitions. His daughter, Kristy Linkous, serves the practice as a paralegal and is on track to become an attorney.

## Services

- Estate Planning: Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and HIPAA authorizations for individuals and couples.
- Farm & Ranch Succession Planning: Helping farm and ranch families plan for generational transitions of land, livestock, and operations.
- Will & Trust Administration: Guiding executors and trustees through probate and estate administration.
- Trust Protection: Establishing and maintaining revocable living trusts, pour-over wills, and trust funding strategies.
- Agricultural Mediation: USDA-certified mediation for family disputes over land and operations.

## Pricing

Estate planning fees start at $1,500 for a simple will and estate plan, $2,500 for a will-based estate plan, and $3,500 for an individual trust. Couple plans range from $3,000 for identical will-based plans to $6,500 for separate trusts. A $500 nonrefundable deposit is required to begin the process.

## Service Area

Country Lawyer serves families across Oregon, with a focus on rural communities. Primary service areas include Clackamas County, Hood River County, Wasco County, Jefferson County, Crook County, and Deschutes County. The office is located at 24403 E Welches Rd #101, Welches, OR 97067, in the Mount Hood corridor.

## Contact

- Email: contact@countrylawyer.net
- Phone: (503) 622-6498
- Website: https://countrylawyer.net
- Office: 24403 E Welches Rd #101, Welches, OR 97067