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What If You Can’t Afford to Keep Inheritance Assets? Problems and Options

What If You Can’t Afford to Keep Inheritance Assets? Problems and Options

by Skinner Law | Oct 2, 2025 | Blog, Estate Planning

You’ve inherited a large house. Now what? If you keep it, the costs will add up quickly. In fact, some people find they can’t afford to keep inheritance assets like houses, boats, or horses. If you find yourself in that situation, you have several options. When...
A Futuristic Look at the New Frontier of Posthumous AI Avatars

A Futuristic Look at the New Frontier of Posthumous AI Avatars

by Skinner Law | Sep 3, 2025 | AI, Blog

Do you ever wish you could talk to a loved one who has passed? With posthumous AI avatars, you can – kind of. These AI chatbots aren’t really long-lost loved ones, but they can be very convincing. While the idea is enticing to many people who are grieving, there are...
Why You Need an Estate Plan Even if You’re Not Rich

Why You Need an Estate Plan Even if You’re Not Rich

by Skinner Law | Aug 11, 2025 | Estate Planning, Oregon Estate Planning

Many people incorrectly assume they don’t need an estate plan because they’re not wealthy. This misconception may stem from weirdness in the English language. Although estates are often associated with wealth, estate plans are for everyone, and you need an estate plan...
What to Do if a Friend Asks You to Be the Executor of a Will

What to Do if a Friend Asks You to Be the Executor of a Will

by Skinner Law | Jul 22, 2025 | Blog, Estate Planning, Probate

When you write a will, you typically name an executor of the estate who will be in charge of distributing the estate’s assets. This job often goes to a family member, such as a spouse or adult child, but in some cases, it may go to a friend. If a friend asks you to be...
How to Set Your Estate Planning Priorities

How to Set Your Estate Planning Priorities

by Skinner Law | Jul 1, 2025 | Blog, Estate Planning, Oregon Estate Planning

What do you want out of an estate plan? An estate planning attorney can guide you through the estate planning process and make sure you’re not forgetting anything, but it still pays to be prepared. To help things go smoothly, you can identify your estate planning...
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Want to Leave Your Estate to a Friend? It May Require Careful Estate Planning in Oregon

Nov 21, 2025

If you’re thinking about leaving your estate to a friend instead of your family, tread carefully. Although you can name whomever you want in a will, certain decisions could trigger family drama, legal disputes and even claims of financial abuse. To ensure that your...

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Navigating Oregon Real Estate Probate Laws

Nov 6, 2025

Will your property get tied up in a long probate process? Learn about Oregon real estate probate laws so you can create an estate plan that minimizes problems and unexpected costs. What Is Oregon Real Estate Probate? Probate is a legal process in which the assets of a...

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What Is Executor Misconduct? What to Do If the Executor Is Mishandling Estate Funds

Oct 22, 2025

The executor of an estate is tasked with distributing the estate’s assets to heirs – but what if they don’t do a very good job? From well-meaning incompetence to dishonest self-dealing, there’s a lot that can go wrong. If you think the executor is mishandling the...

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What If You Can’t Afford to Keep Inheritance Assets? Problems and Options

Oct 2, 2025

You’ve inherited a large house. Now what? If you keep it, the costs will add up quickly. In fact, some people find they can’t afford to keep inheritance assets like houses, boats, or horses. If you find yourself in that situation, you have several options. When...

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