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Background

• B.A., Cum Laude, University of San Francisco, 1971
• J. D., Magna Cum Laude, Law Review, Willamette University College of Law, 1974
• Saalfeld Griggs PC, 1975 to present

Practice/Experience

Mr. Saalfeld specializes in estate planning and estate administration. His planning includes developing plans to reduce death taxes, succession planning for family farms and businesses, designing charitable gift planning strategies, and using trusts to accomplish a variety of tax and non-tax planning objectives. Mr. Saalfeld has an A-V rating with the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory. He was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America and Oregon Super Lawyers.

Professional Memberships

• Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
• Member, WealthCounsel, LLC
• Member, Willamette Valley Estate Planning Council
• Member, Attorney for Family-Held Enterprises
• Former Member of Executive Committee, Estate Planning and Administration Section of Oregon State Bar

Conferences/Presentations

Mr. Saalfeld has been a frequent speaker to lawyers, accountants, and other professionals on estate planning topics.

Civic/Charitable

• Past President, Salem Area Chamber of Commerce
• Past President, Salem Public Library Foundation
• Board Member, Blanchett Catholic School

Publications

• Contributing author to book "Generations: Planning Your Legacy" (Publication Fall 1999)
• Contributing author to book "Legacy: Plan, Protect & Preserve Your Estate" (Publication Fall 1996)
• 1995 Co-author of chapter "The Role of Trusts in the Estate Planning Process" for the Oregon State Bar CLE book "Administering Trusts in Oregon"
• 1992 Article For Oregon State Bar Estate Planning and Administration Section newsletter