As we head into 2021, we’ll be making lists, goals, and resolutions for things to do to help us have a better new year. A good thing to have on your list? Taking care of what matters to you, by either setting up or updating your estate plan, with a trusted Oregon estate planning lawyer by your side. In…
To go by TV shows and movies, it’s understandable to think that all lawyers work in firms the size of armies. However, while there are over a million lawyers in the US, most attorneys work in small firms. In fact, half of US lawyers run their own practices solo, including lawyers right here in Eugene, Oregon. Why do we…
Guns and wills in Oregon: Estate planning for legal firearms transfers When it comes to owning guns in Oregon, it’s easy to overlook something crucial: How do you legally transfer ownership of firearms through your estate plan? Firearms transfers are regulated under both Oregon law and national law. Oregon law specifies that post-mortem transfers of firearms have to be…
Selling an Oregon Business in Linn, Coos, Douglas, Lincoln, Benton, Deschutes, or Lane county? Schedule a FREE consultation with Eugene-based business attorney Megan Salsbury today No matter the circumstances, transitioning a business for succession or other ownership change in Oregon can be tricky. Some things may not go smoothly. Problems may crop up along the way. Plus, Oregon, like…
Over 1,700 people dead and over 130,000 confirmed cases (as of Jan. 15, 2021). Coronavirus/COVID-19 is a reality in Oregon. We hope that social distancing and other measures will help curb the spread of the disease. In the meantime, now is the time to review and update your Oregon estate plan. Or, if you don’t have an estate plan,…
Day-to-day business runs more smoothly with a current operating agreement The state of Oregon doesn’t require businesses such as LLCs to have an operating agreement, but smart businesses have one regardless. Besides, the state might not require an operating agreement, but your lenders and investors probably will. Plus, running a business has more than enough day-to-day challenges. Your key…
Review your estate plan: New rules for inherited IRAs took effect Jan. 1, 2020 Making your Roth IRA or traditional IRA part of the inheritance in your trust and estate has new rules, and they mean big changes for your inheritors. To be clear, the new rules under the SECURE Act apply only to people dying on or after…
One important Oregon estate planning document is a durable power of attorney, or POA. What is a POA? In Oregon, your POA document gives another individual the authority to make financial and legal decisions for you if you become incapacitated and cannot make decisions for yourself. This document is “durable” because the authority persists even after your mental incapacitation….
Eugene is home to companies of all sizes and types, and these business owners regularly have many legal questions and concerns. Below are some common questions about our business law lawyer in Eugene and the services we provide. What types of clients do you help? Our business law firm assists many types of companies and clients, including: Startups and…
Ensuring you have a complete and appropriate estate plan can be a complex task. It is important to have the guidance and assistance of an experienced estate planning lawyer in Eugene throughout the process. The following are just a few of the questions people frequently have about estate planning. Do I need a will? If you are 18 years…
