Most estate planning mistakes tend to fall into one of several categories. Every estate plan has unique features, but the same problems and mistakes recur. Each of the classic mistakes is avoidable. With an awareness of some of the potential pitfalls, you can save...
A child’s 18th birthday is momentous. Your child can register to vote, serve on a jury, marry without parental consent, and own property without a named conservator. At 18, your child may also apply for a credit card and decide to spend spring break in Florida with...
Published in the Estate Planning and Administration Section of the Oregon State Bar, April, 2018 Entire books could be written on estate tax planning for non-citizens. Here is a short analysis of some of the most relevant issues involved with an estate plan for a...
The Portland Art Museum (“PAM”) has received about 90% of its art from individuals seeking to make a meaningful donation and to give back to their community. It’s impossible to walk through PAM without seeing contributions from many local families, starting with the...
An executor of an estate is responsible for carrying out the wishes of a decedent, paying the bills, filing taxes, and distributing assets appropriately. The executor has a responsibility to do so in a timely manner and to act in the best interest of the...