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...
More People Are Rejecting Marriage: Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
Ever more couples are eschewing marriage. According to research from Thriving Center of Psychology, two in five Millennials and Gen Zers think marriage is an outdated tradition and 85% say it’s not necessary to get married to have a fulfilled and committed...
What Happens to an Inheritance in a Divorce? Understanding Marital Assets
When one spouse receives an inheritance, the other spouse may think they’ve hit the jackpot. However, reality is not quite this simple. Although state law will determine exactly what happens to an inheritance in a divorce, and how the inheritance is used can also make...
What Happens to My Facebook Page if I Die?
As social media has become engrained in our everyday lives, the question of what happens to these accounts after the accountholder dies has taken on importance. Here’s what happens to your Facebook page is you die – and why you might want to take action now. Two...