Hello! My name is Dawn Ryder, and I am the Estate Planning Paralegal here at Vancouver Wills and Trusts. I currently hold a Bachelor of Science in Business, which I earned in 2010. Prior to earning my degree and subsequently, I worked as a highly successful restaurant manager within the same restaurant chain spanning three states, two US coasts, and eight years. After reaching many goals set for myself, I decided to turn my attention to those most vulnerable.

In 2018 as part of a Trust Administration team and as Client Services Administrator, I began serving clients who were on means tested benefits, had intellectual or physical disabilities that prevented them from thriving independently, and those who otherwise required assistance in managing their assets. This type of work satisfied the soul, and I was lucky enough to serve many people until the pandemic changed the course of so many lives and careers.

2021 provided me the opportunity to use my experience and knowledge in a new role at Vancouver Wills and Trusts. Today I specialize in the creation of Estate Plans, specifically Trusts, with a heightened focus on Supplemental Needs or other trusts that offer protection to those who need it the most. My passion to assist the most vulnerable has never subsided, and I am grateful to be of service to all people who walk through our doors.

Megan is currently a rising third-year law student at the University of Oregon and has been with Vancouver Wills and Trusts since May 2023. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon, where she also competed in collegiate soccer. Prior to law school, Megan gained valuable experience at a real estate firm specializing in government service agency housing contracts, short and long-term rentals, and real estate management across 35 US States. During her time at the University of Oregon School of Law, Megan has been active as a staff editor on the Oregon Law Review, served as President of the Outlaws (LGBTQ+ Organization), and currently holds a position as a justice on the University of Oregon’s Constitutional Court. Outside of her academic pursuits, Megan enjoys hiking with her dogs and partner, playing soccer, attending Thorns and Timbers games, and attending Orange Theory fitness classes. She is also an accomplished writer, with her first novel published in September 2023. After graduation and the bar exam, Megan plans to join Vancouver Wills and Trusts as an Associate Attorney under the guidance of Nicholas Alexander.

Hi! I’m Blayne Meyer. Monday through Friday from 8-5 you can find me being Nick’s Probate Paralegal here at Vancouver Wills and Trusts. I help ensure that documents are filed on time, the right people are put on notice, and that our clients don’t feel so scared and alone in the probate process. I’m the main point of contact for all of our probate clients, and I don’t take that job lightly. Having dealt with plenty of loss myself, I’m sensitive to the situation at hand. I started here over two years ago as a part-time assistant, tying up loose ends where they were needed, answering the phones, and e-filing documents. Since then, I have built a rapport with many clients, making myself available as best as I can to everyone I can.

Outside of my 8-5, you can find me trying to train my giant dog, Augustus, or snuggling with one of the five, (yes, five!) cats we have running around. If I’m not consumed with the animals, I’m out with my fiancée chasing sunsets, finding new spots to camp with the family, playing video games, or having game nights with my friends- I’m the champion of Hide and Seek! I’m very much a giver, so like my clients, I try to make myself available to my loved ones as best as I can. Helping people is my passion!

Hey there! I’m Ryan, the newest legal assistant here at Vancouver Wills & Trusts. With experience in both retail management and banking, as well as an education background focused on Studio Arts, I bring a unique blend of skills to the team. My background has honed my attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, making me well-equipped to support our clients. I am also a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Outside of work, you can find me spending my free time with my pets and friends or at one of Vancouver’s local game shops playing cards. I’m thrilled to be part of the Vancouver Wills & Trusts team and look forward to contributing to our continued success.

I’m here to assist in any way I can.