How to Talk to Your Family about Estate Planning Now

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...

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...

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...

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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How to Talk to Your Family about Estate Planning Now

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Want to Leave Your Estate to a Friend? It May Require Careful Estate Planning in Oregon

Navigating Oregon Real Estate Probate Laws

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

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