Want to Leave Your Estate to a Friend? It May Require Careful Estate Planning in Oregon
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...
Why You Need an Estate Plan Even if You’re Not Rich
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...
How to Set Your Estate Planning Priorities
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...
Later-in-Life Marriages Are on the Rise: What It Means for Estate Planning
You’re never too old to find love. While many people are rejecting marriage entirely, others are choosing to get married later in life. Later-in-life marriages can offer many benefits, but there are also serious estate planning consequences to consider. If you’re...