Whether gradual or sudden, the death of a loved one comes with personal and community grief and loss. Along with working through grief, the death of a loved one in Oregon also has a legal side. To put it simply, what to do when a loved one dies in Oregon can be complicated. There are times where it might…
Oregon probate, real estate, and your will: When you own real property in Oregon, accounting for it in your estate planning is crucial. Oregon law makes allowances for ways your will can pass real estate according to state law. In some cases, real estate can even skip probate. Provide for real estate in your will and outside your will…
As you steer your company’s ship through the choppy waters of 2021, the right Oregon business law expertise is crucial. Starting a new business. Upgrading operations. Sales. Transfers. New partners. No matter your Oregon business, things are always changing. With a trusted Oregon business attorney by your side, you’ll be all the more prepared to deal with whatever the…
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…
A small, local Oregon law firm can give you bespoke service from lawyers who understand you where you live. 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,…
Guns and wills in Oregon: Estate planning for legal firearms transfers How to legally transfer firearms in Oregon through your estate plan? When it comes to owning guns in Oregon, it’s easy to overlook something crucial about how to legally transfer gun ownership when someone dies. Both Oregon law and national law regulate firearms transfers. Oregon law specify processes…
Selling an Oregon Business in Linn, Coos, Douglas, Lincoln, Benton, Deschutes, or Lane county? 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 every state, has its own particular laws and regulations around business…
With hundreds of thousands of coronavirus cases in Oregon, COVID estate planning is, unfortunately, a consideration for all. Coronavirus/COVID-19 is a reality in Oregon. We hope that health 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…
Day-to-day business runs more smoothly with a current Oregon operating agreement The state of Oregon doesn’t require businesses such as LLCs to have an Oregon 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….
Review your Oregon estate plan New rules for inherited IRAs, or “stretch IRAs” took effect Jan. 1, 2020 Known as “stretch IRAs,” making your Roth IRA or traditional IRA part of your trust and estate has new rules. These new rules mean big changes for your inheritors. To be clear, the new rules under the SECURE Act apply only…
