Elective Share: Spousal Rights in Oregon
What happens if one spouse disinherits the other? The answer, as with many complex legal questions, is that it depends. In Oregon, however, surviving spouses have the right to what is known as the spousal elective share. Key Terms to Know Before diving into the Oregon...
Online Notary Service Makes Remote Oregon Estate Planning Easier
The pandemic has led to an estate planning conundrum. While the devastating virus has helped people realize the importance of solid estate planning, the need for social distancing has made it difficult to get key estate planning documents legally notarized. Now,...
Basic Estate Planning
Do you think that estate planning is important – for other people? You may be in for a surprise. Estate planning isn’t just for the rich or elderly. It’s for anyone with assets, whether they’re retirement plans, bank accounts, life insurance policies, property or...
Wills and Trusts – What Are the Differences?
When you work on your estate plan, you’ll likely hear a lot about wills and trusts. These are two very important tools in estate planning, and although some people might get them confused, they serve different roles. What is a Will? The will, or the last will and...