Three Ways to Avoid Oregon Vehicle Probate
A well-maintained 1967 Ford Mustang. A blazing fast Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale. A reliable Subaru Forester. Whether you’re talking about a luxury sports car or a practical family car, inheriting a vehicle can be a big deal. Although vehicles sometimes need to go through...
Navigating Oregon Real Estate Probate Laws
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...
What Is Executor Misconduct? What to Do If the Executor Is Mishandling Estate Funds
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...
What to Do if a Friend Asks You to Be the Executor of a Will
When you write a will, you typically name an executor of the estate who will be in charge of distributing the estate’s assets. This job often goes to a family member, such as a spouse or adult child, but in some cases, it may go to a friend. If a friend asks you to be...