Things don’t always go as planned. Unexpected events like accidents and illness can upend your life. Since you never know when something will change your life overnight, you need to be prepared. The solution is advance directives and wills. Serious Injuries and...
If you want to leave a legacy and make a difference, consider making charitable giving part of your estate plan. With the right estate planning and charitable giving strategies, you can maximize your donation while minimizing the tax burden. Many Americans Are Making...
After a house, a car is often the most valuable piece of property a person owns. Cars can also have practical value as well as sentimental value. When you put this all together, it’s clear that how vehicles are handled in probate can be a key issue for an executor or...
A will lets the courts know how decedents want their assets distributed – but what happens when someone dies without a will? Unfortunately, this does occur – a situation known as dying intestate. When this happens, state intestate succession laws determine the...
You’ve decided to tackle your estate plan, or you’re dealing with probate or a trust, and now you need to find an Oregon estate planning attorney. Estate planning is an important matter that will impact not only your future but also the future of your loved ones, so...
Pets are part of the family – or at least that’s how many animal lovers see it. In the eyes of the law, things can be a little different. When it comes to legal matters, including lawsuits and inheritances, the personhood of animals can come into question. Do Animals...