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Estate Planning at Any Age: A Guide to Creating and Updating Your Plan

Estate Planning at Any Age: A Guide to Creating and Updating Your Plan

by Ginger Skinner | Feb 24, 2022 | Blog, Estate Planning, Oregon Estate Planning

Estate planning is important at any age. Whether you just celebrated your 18th birthday or you’re enjoying retirement, a solid estate plan can help you take control of your assets, look out for your loved ones and decide what happens to you in the event of a medical...
Digital Estate Planning: How to Manage Your Posthumous Profile

Digital Estate Planning: How to Manage Your Posthumous Profile

by Ginger Skinner | Jan 11, 2022 | Blog, Estate Planning, Oregon Estate Planning

As the world becomes increasingly digitized, digital estate management has become the forefront of a family’s financial and social portfolio. Knowing how to prepare these accounts for an inevitable death and how to access and manage them after death is crucial towards...
Is There An Oregon Inheritance Tax? What You Need to Know

Is There An Oregon Inheritance Tax? What You Need to Know

by Ginger Skinner | Dec 15, 2021 | Blog, Estate Planning, Oregon Estate Planning, Tax Law

It’s said that nothing can be certain except death and taxes. Sometimes, the two coincide. After a person dies, their estate may be subject to taxes. However, despite the common saying, death taxes are not always certain. Whether or not an estate is subject to taxes...
Same-Sex Estate Planning Issues

Same-Sex Estate Planning Issues

by Ginger Skinner | Oct 6, 2021 | Blog, Estate Planning, Oregon Estate Planning

Same-sex couples have to deal with all of the estate planning issues that straight couples face, but they may also encounter a few extra issues. This makes solid estate planning especially important. Marriage and Children Since 2015, same-sex marriage has been legally...
Probate Mistakes: Three Scenarios You Want to Avoid

Probate Mistakes: Three Scenarios You Want to Avoid

by Ginger Skinner | Sep 8, 2021 | Blog, Estate Planning, Oregon Estate Planning, Probate

During probate, a court oversees the distribution of a person’s estate. It can be a complicated process, but proper estate planning can help it go smoothly. Unfortunately, many people don’t take advantage of the estate planning options available to them. According to...
Do I Need a Probate Court Attorney?

Do I Need a Probate Court Attorney?

by Ginger Skinner | May 6, 2021 | Blog, Estate Planning, Oregon Estate Planning, Probate

After a person dies, the estate typically has to go through probate, a legal process in which a court oversees the distribution of assets and payment of debts according to the terms of the will. Although probate can sometimes be avoided through estate planning, it is...
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Want to Leave Your Estate to a Friend? It May Require Careful Estate Planning in Oregon

Nov 21, 2025

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...

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Navigating Oregon Real Estate Probate Laws

Nov 6, 2025

Will your property get tied up in a long probate process? Learn about Oregon real estate probate laws so you can create an estate plan that minimizes problems and unexpected costs. What Is Oregon Real Estate Probate? Probate is a legal process in which the assets of a...

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What Is Executor Misconduct? What to Do If the Executor Is Mishandling Estate Funds

Oct 22, 2025

The executor of an estate is tasked with distributing the estate’s assets to heirs – but what if they don’t do a very good job? From well-meaning incompetence to dishonest self-dealing, there’s a lot that can go wrong. If you think the executor is mishandling the...

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What If You Can’t Afford to Keep Inheritance Assets? Problems and Options

Oct 2, 2025

You’ve inherited a large house. Now what? If you keep it, the costs will add up quickly. In fact, some people find they can’t afford to keep inheritance assets like houses, boats, or horses. If you find yourself in that situation, you have several options. When...

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