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Amy Cross

Lake Oswego, OR

Licensed for 21 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Probate

Language

English

About

Amy is a seasoned attorney with more than twenty years of in-depth experience in estate planning, probates, trust administrations, general business matters and taxation, protective proceedings, and beneficiary representation matters in Oregon and Washington State. As a shareholder at Buckley Law P.C. in Lake Oswego, Oregon, Amy represents high-net worth individuals and families throughout the United States and internationally.Amy’s greatest strength is her ability to connect with clients; developing trust, open conversations, and mutual respect. She recognizes that her job as an Estate Planning attorney is to first listen to each client’s unique and dynamic family story, and then to proactively craft a generational legacy plan in a compassionate and meaningful way that meets each client’s goals. She leads her clients with firm belief that planning ahead often optimizes independence for the future and helps safeguard family wealth and relationships over time. She is the ultimate problem-solver, helping clients understand complex legal process and ultimately bringing peace of mind to each person, and family, she represents. Amy received her Juris Doctorate (JD) at the University of Oregon School of Law, where she also completed their estate planning program, and attended the University of Portland earning a Bachelor of Arts in English.  She is  a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Gus Solomon Inns of Court, National Association of Charitable Gift Planners, Oregon Women Lawyers, and the Multnomah County Bar Association. She is licensed in Oregon, Washington, and New York.As a native Oregonian, Amy enjoys unwinding outdoors with her family. She plays the piano, enjoys folk and pop concerts, and her estate planning theme song is "Fight for your Right" by the Beastie Boys, with the intention that pre-planning for life's future unknowns when you are healthy and well allows you to go out and live your best life with confidence!  

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Probate

Language

English

Contact

Buckley Law P.C.5300 Meadows Road, Suite 200Lake Oswego, OR, 97035 Office (503) 620-8900 5300 Meadows Road, Suite 200Lake Oswego, OR, 97035 Office (503) 620-8900(503) 620-8900

Office: (503) 850-0646

Website: N/A

Reviews

Connie
March 31, 2017

Amy Cross reviewed and analysed my Trust and conferred with me about my existing documents. She then assisted me with my estate planning. She prepared and executed my Last Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Oregon Advance Directive, Burial Instructions, and Tangible Personal Property List. She recommended a Texas Land Sale Contract for one of my homes, several P.O.D. accounts for checking and savings accounts, and she explained all the details of a family existing Trust and tax implementations . She advised the dissolution of the Trust since the death of my parents and many of the details that involved in that process. Amy was very professional and warm and explained every detail of every transaction very clearly! I would recommend Amy to anyone who is looking for an honest and sincere attorney. It was a pleasure working with her and I appreciated her kind delivery.

Martha
March 25, 2017

I have worked with Amy Cross since 2011 when she handled my divorce. Amy is understanding of any situation and very practical. She is reality based and will take the time to explain different options that are possible for a particular situation, and the best way to accomplish the outcome. Contacting her is never a problem as she is very responsive whether I email or call. I feel comfortable telling her confidential details and she's helping me start the process of drawing up my will. Another benefit when working with Amy is that she has been in practice long enough to have made many valuable connections in the surrounding community. Amy was able to put me in touch with a financial planner during my divorce and a tax professional in my immediate area that would suit my needs. Amy Cross is very trustworthy and I highly recommend her without reservation for any legal need of a personal or business nature.

Gale
December 15, 2017

Over the years as Amy has helped me with various legal issues including probating a complicated estate, I have found her a pleasure to work with in addition to being extremely knowledgeable and competent. I trust her judgement and abilities.

Gary
March 17, 2017

Ms Cross did an excellent job getting my mother into Medicaid and all the ensuing paper was work and guidance she provided was great, she was very well versed in all aspects of elder law and never had to take extra time for answering all my questions. She is probably the best Lawyer I have ever dealt with

Connie
March 31, 2017

Amy Cross reviewed and analysed my Trust and conferred with me about my existing documents. She then assisted me with my estate planning. She prepared and executed my Last Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Oregon Advance Directive, Burial Instructions, and Tangible Personal Property List. She recommended a Texas Land Sale Contract for one of my homes, several P.O.D. accounts for checking and savings accounts, and she explained all the details of a family existing Trust and tax implementations . She advised the dissolution of the Trust since the death of my parents and many of the details that involved in that process. Amy was very professional and warm and explained every detail of every transaction very clearly! I would recommend Amy to anyone who is looking for an honest and sincere attorney. It was a pleasure working with her and I appreciated her kind delivery.

Martha
March 25, 2017

I have worked with Amy Cross since 2011 when she handled my divorce. Amy is understanding of any situation and very practical. She is reality based and will take the time to explain different options that are possible for a particular situation, and the best way to accomplish the outcome. Contacting her is never a problem as she is very responsive whether I email or call. I feel comfortable telling her confidential details and she's helping me start the process of drawing up my will. Another benefit when working with Amy is that she has been in practice long enough to have made many valuable connections in the surrounding community. Amy was able to put me in touch with a financial planner during my divorce and a tax professional in my immediate area that would suit my needs. Amy Cross is very trustworthy and I highly recommend her without reservation for any legal need of a personal or business nature.

Gale
December 15, 2017

Over the years as Amy has helped me with various legal issues including probating a complicated estate, I have found her a pleasure to work with in addition to being extremely knowledgeable and competent. I trust her judgement and abilities.

Gary
March 17, 2017

Ms Cross did an excellent job getting my mother into Medicaid and all the ensuing paper was work and guidance she provided was great, she was very well versed in all aspects of elder law and never had to take extra time for answering all my questions. She is probably the best Lawyer I have ever dealt with

Connie
March 31, 2017

Amy Cross reviewed and analysed my Trust and conferred with me about my existing documents. She then assisted me with my estate planning. She prepared and executed my Last Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Oregon Advance Directive, Burial Instructions, and Tangible Personal Property List. She recommended a Texas Land Sale Contract for one of my homes, several P.O.D. accounts for checking and savings accounts, and she explained all the details of a family existing Trust and tax implementations . She advised the dissolution of the Trust since the death of my parents and many of the details that involved in that process. Amy was very professional and warm and explained every detail of every transaction very clearly! I would recommend Amy to anyone who is looking for an honest and sincere attorney. It was a pleasure working with her and I appreciated her kind delivery.

Martha
March 25, 2017

I have worked with Amy Cross since 2011 when she handled my divorce. Amy is understanding of any situation and very practical. She is reality based and will take the time to explain different options that are possible for a particular situation, and the best way to accomplish the outcome. Contacting her is never a problem as she is very responsive whether I email or call. I feel comfortable telling her confidential details and she's helping me start the process of drawing up my will. Another benefit when working with Amy is that she has been in practice long enough to have made many valuable connections in the surrounding community. Amy was able to put me in touch with a financial planner during my divorce and a tax professional in my immediate area that would suit my needs. Amy Cross is very trustworthy and I highly recommend her without reservation for any legal need of a personal or business nature.

Gale
December 15, 2017

Over the years as Amy has helped me with various legal issues including probating a complicated estate, I have found her a pleasure to work with in addition to being extremely knowledgeable and competent. I trust her judgement and abilities.

Gary
March 17, 2017

Ms Cross did an excellent job getting my mother into Medicaid and all the ensuing paper was work and guidance she provided was great, she was very well versed in all aspects of elder law and never had to take extra time for answering all my questions. She is probably the best Lawyer I have ever dealt with