Total Failure Clauses: How to Prepare for Worst-Case Scenarios
Estate planning is all about preparing for the worst-case scenarios. You’re making plans for what you want to happen after you’re gone, and those plans include how you want your assets to be distributed. But what happens if your original wishes can’t be carried out...
Watch Out for These Fraudulent Estate Planning Scams
You create an estate plan to protect your assets and your heirs – but what if you end up being scammed in the process? Unfortunately, there are some bad actors out there, and many of them would love to get their hands on a person’s life savings. Watch out for these...
How to Disinherit a Family Member and Why You May Want To
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
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...