How to Disinherit a Family Member and Why You May Want To
When someone dies, that person’s estate typically passes to any surviving spouse, children, or other close relatives. If a person dies intestate – without a will – the estate will likely be distributed this way under state law. But what if you don’t want one of your...
Estate Planning is a Crucial Step in Your Emergency Preparedness
Recent events have shown Oregonians the importance of emergency planning. If you’re healthy and safe now, that’s good – but it doesn’t mean it’s time to relax. Another emergency will come, and you should take steps now to prepare for it. Develop an Emergency Plan Do...
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...