How Oregon Estate Planning Laws Deal with Deathbed Marriages
Wedding vows are often meant to last “till death do us part” – but what if death comes immediately after the wedding? Deathbed marriages, in which one spouse is terminally ill, can cause an estate planning nightmare. Here’s how they’re handled in Oregon. Why Do...
The Slayer Statute in Oregon Estate Planning
When it comes to Oregon estate law, crime really doesn’t pay. Killing someone for the inheritance money may sound like something out of a mystery movie, but it’s common enough that there are estate laws that deal with the issue. Slayer Statutes, as they’re commonly...
Elective Share: Spousal Rights in Oregon
What happens if one spouse disinherits the other? The answer, as with many complex legal questions, is that it depends. In Oregon, however, surviving spouses have the right to what is known as the spousal elective share. Key Terms to Know Before diving into the Oregon...