What’s the Difference Between Estate Tax and Gift Tax?
If you want to give a large amount of money to someone, there’s a good chance it will result in a tax burden. This is true whether you decide to transfer the money while you’re alive or after your death as part of your estate. However, estate tax and gift tax differ...
The Oregon Small Estate Probate Shortcut
It’s not always possible to avoid probate. Although many people want to skip the long court process, some estates simply require. However, for some smaller estates in Oregon, a probate shortcut is possible. What Is Probate? Probate is a legal process in which a court...
Oregon Advance Directives: Questions & Answers
Have you considered what would happen if you fell into a coma and couldn’t tell people what care you wanted to receive? Unfortunately, this scenario is all too common. It often rips families apart as they fight over what their loved one would want. Oregon advance...