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,...
Why Oregon Estates Need to Consider the Oregon Estate Tax
If you’re trying to minimize your tax bill, living in Oregon could work against you. Oregon is one of the few states in the country that levies an estate tax. Moreover, the Oregon estate tax has a relatively low threshold, meaning it’s not just the superrich who have...