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How to Disinherit a Family Member and Why You May Want To

Oct 20, 2020

When someone dies, that person’s estate typically passes to any surviving spouse, children, or other close relatives. If a person dies intestate – without a will – the estate will likely be distributed this way under state law. But what if you don’t want one of your...

Estate Planning is a Crucial Step in Your Emergency Preparedness

Sep 25, 2020

Recent events have shown Oregonians the importance of emergency planning. If you’re healthy and safe now, that’s good – but it doesn’t mean it’s time to relax. Another emergency will come, and you should take steps now to prepare for it. Develop an Emergency Plan Do...

The Slayer Statute in Oregon Estate Planning

Aug 25, 2020

When it comes to Oregon estate law, crime really doesn’t pay. Killing someone for the inheritance money may sound like something out of a mystery movie, but it’s common enough that there are estate laws that deal with the issue. Slayer Statutes, as they’re commonly...

Elective Share: Spousal Rights in Oregon

Aug 7, 2020

What happens if one spouse disinherits the other? The answer, as with many complex legal questions, is that it depends. In Oregon, however, surviving spouses have the right to what is known as the spousal elective share. Key Terms to Know Before diving into the Oregon...

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How to Disinherit a Family Member and Why You May Want To

Estate Planning is a Crucial Step in Your Emergency Preparedness

The Slayer Statute in Oregon Estate Planning