Understanding what a guardian is and what a conservator is You might have seen it on a permission or a release form: “parent or guardian.” Or perhaps headlines about someone being in a “conservatorship” has piqued your interest, but also stirred up your confusion. After all, what are guardianships and conservatorships in Oregon? Are they for health? Finances? Adults?…
Who you include, exclude, and don’t mention in your estate can make all the difference in whether someone receives a bequest or is left out of your will When people consider whether or not they need an Oregon will, or who to include and exclude in their estate, it can get confusing. For example, do you need to mention…
Grief has emotional and pragmatic sides. An estate plan helps you work through both Estate planning isn’t just about the pragmatic nuts and bolts of what to do with your property after you pass away. It can also help families prepare for and grieve loss healthily, especially when it involves kids and grief. This came home to me personally,…
Every brewery, winery, and distillery needs an estate plan The founders, owners, key management, and rank-and-file employees all take pride in what they help make. However, through retirement, change of interest, health, or other circumstance, all founders and owners need to consider how to transition out of running the business. Whether a brewery, distillery, or winery, succession planning for…
Caretaking for a minor who has a disability or other condition has many challenges. The child could be your own, or you could be providing care and oversight for another child who has a disability. Whatever the circumstance, big changes happen once that child turns 18 and goes from being a minor to being an adult. It’s important to…
Full probate vs small estate in Oregon It’s true: In Oregon, most estates have to go through probate. Except for a little thing called the small estate proceeding. What is the difference between probate and small estate in Oregon? Here’s what small estate is, why it matters, and how you and your attorney can figure out if an estate…
Will contests are difficult legal challenges that can be lengthy, expensive, full of emotional ups and downs, and not always successful. However, sometimes a legal challenge to a will succeeds. When it does, what happens after a will is contested in Oregon? What is a will contest? Put simply, a will contest is when an interested party disputes the…
What to look for in an estate attorney in Benton, Coos, Deschutes, Douglas, Lane, Lincoln, and Linn counties People need an estate planning attorney in Oregon for so many reasons. Someone might be dealing with an estate from someone who passed away. Or, a person might be working on creating their first estate plan, or updating one that no…
Marrying again? Before you say I do, update your Oregon estate plan Divorced and remarrying? Your second marriage means big impacts on your current will, as well as any trusts, medical directives, or other documents that are part of your Oregon estate plan. Here are a few considerations to discuss with your Oregon estate attorney around Oregon estate planning…
It’s easy to think of Oregon estate planning trusts as one type of document. In fact, there are lots of different types of trust. Each has a specific use that can be beneficial to a set of circumstances. Talking about trusts is more like talking about a tool box. A trust is a broad term that encompasses many different…
