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