What Happens to an Inheritance in a Divorce? Understanding Marital Assets
When one spouse receives an inheritance, the other spouse may think they’ve hit the jackpot. However, reality is not quite this simple. Although state law will determine exactly what happens to an inheritance in a divorce, and how the inheritance is used can also make...
What Happens to My Facebook Page if I Die?
As social media has become engrained in our everyday lives, the question of what happens to these accounts after the accountholder dies has taken on importance. Here’s what happens to your Facebook page is you die – and why you might want to take action now. Two...
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...