Oregon Probate Law Without a Will: What Happens to an Estate?
A will lets the courts know how decedents want their assets distributed – but what happens when someone dies without a will? Unfortunately, this does occur – a situation known as dying intestate. When this happens, state intestate succession laws determine the...
How Vehicles Are Handled in Probate
After a house, a car is often the most valuable piece of property a person owns. Cars can also have practical value as well as sentimental value. When you put this all together, it’s clear that how vehicles are handled in probate can be a key issue for an executor or...
Should You Distribute Your Assets While You’re Still Alive? The Pros and Cons of a Gifting Strategy
You’ve succeeded in accumulating wealth. Now, you’re wondering: should you distribute this wealth to your heirs in your will or should you start gifting it to your loved ones during your lifetime? Both options have advantages and disadvantages. Before you decide,...