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What Happens to Your Personal Belongings in Oregon Probate?

Oct 7, 2026

Estates aren’t just houses and investments. Most people accumulate a lot of stuff over the years of their lives, everything from furniture and kitchenware to books and jewelry, as well as more unusual items that may have artistic or historic value. After a person dies...

Willamette Week’s 2026 Best of Portland Readers’ Poll Honors Skinner Law

Sep 29, 2026

The people of Portland have spoken. Every year, Willamette Week asks Portlanders about their favorite local businesses in the annual Best of Portland Readers’ Poll. The 2026 poll honors Skinner Law as one of the top three estate law firms in the city. Finding Reliable...

The Great Wealth Transfer: Why Estate Planning Matters Now

Aug 20, 2026

Trillions of dollars could change hands in what’s being dubbed the Great Wealth Transfer. According to CNBC, older generations are expected to leave anywhere from $36 trillion to more than $100 trillion to their heirs over the coming decades. However, some young...

How Inheriting a House Can Go Wrong: Lessons from the Headlines

Jul 30, 2026

Owning a house can be complicated. Inheriting one can be more complicated. Although many inheritances proceed without major issues, unexpected legal, financial and family complications can turn a valuable asset into a burden. Whether you’re working on your estate plan...

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What Happens to Your Personal Belongings in Oregon Probate?

Willamette Week’s 2026 Best of Portland Readers’ Poll Honors Skinner Law

The Great Wealth Transfer: Why Estate Planning Matters Now

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