Rena B. Kosnett

California and Oregon Wills and Trusts Attorney

Rena B. Kosnett brings a diverse and compassionate perspective to her legal practice, drawing from extensive experience in family law, education law, and landlord-tenant law. Today, Rena focuses her work on wills and trusts, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, medical directives, and name changes, helping individuals and families plan for the future with confidence and peace of mind.

Rena takes great pride in providing thoughtful, inclusive legal services to all people, maintaining an open-door, non-discrimination policy that welcomes clients of every race, class, religion, sexuality, and gender identity. She is especially passionate about assisting blended and non-traditional families with their estate planning and personal documentation needs, including medical directives, pet care directives, cohabitation agreements, HIPAA authorizations, and standby guardian designations. Whether you are planning for your family’s future or ensuring your personal wishes are respected, Rena is committed to helping you achieve your goals in both California and Oregon.

Rena’s dedication to service extends beyond her legal work. She has volunteered as both a clerk and an attorney at the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law in Los Angeles, supporting access to justice for families in need. She also serves on the Board of Directors of Our Village Gardens, a nonprofit organization in Oregon that promotes food security and community connection through neighborhood gardens in the Cathedral Gardens, Tamaracks, and New Columbia communities of North Portland.

Before entering the legal profession, Rena built a career in fine art, photography, and journalism, experiences that continue to inform her creative approach to problem-solving and her deep appreciation for each client’s unique story.