After a person dies, the estate may go into probate. Probate is a legal process in which a court oversees the payment of any debt and the distribution of the estate, according to the terms of the will, if there is one. Although probate is not always required, it is...
If you’ve ever been involved in Oregon probate, you know that it can be a long and complicated process. The time needed can vary significantly – a simple case might require a few months, while a more difficult case might drag on for years. This can be frustrating for...
When you get together with your relatives this holiday season, you may decide to avoid topics like politics and religion. To keep the peace, this is probably a good idea. But there’s one difficult topic that you might not want to avoid: estate planning. Although...
Estate planning is essential for all couples, and this includes same sex couples. Now that same sex marriage is recognized throughout the U.S., some estate planning aspects have been simplified. However, there are still issues that must be considered. Same Sex Couples...
Your digital estate might be bigger than you realize. As computers and the internet have become an increasingly important part of everyday life, digital estate planning has also become more important. If you haven’t given any thought to your digital estate planning,...