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Portland Family Law And Estate Planning Blog
Why young adults should think about estate planning
When an Oregon resident passes away, their assets are known as the "estate." At no point does age alter this fact. Young adults might not think about estate planning, but they should, according to many financial and legal professionals. Even someone with minimal...
Probate required for most estates to validate will and assets
The estates of those who recently passed away in Oregon go through probate soon after their death. Probate is a process supervised by the court system in which a will is authenticated before assets are released. Estates without a will are considered intestate and...
Retirement accounts might go through probate
Retirement accounts in Oregon may be subject to probate if you don't name a beneficiary to the account. It may be a good idea to name an alternate beneficiary in the event that your primary beneficiary dies or is, otherwise, unable to receive funds from a 401(k),...
Understanding the key differences between wills and trusts
There are several estate planning tools available to an individual in Portland who wants to get their affairs in order. The goal of planning is to minimize the amount of estate tax that surviving family members, beneficiaries and heirs will pay on their inheritance. A...
How is custody determined in Oregon?
If you and your spouse have children, working out a parenting plan may be the most difficult part of your divorce. You may both believe you have their best interests in mind. Yet, you two will likely disagree on what these may be. As you establish your parenting plan,...
Parental alienation is not your fault
Divorce is especially tough with children in the picture. No matter how good a parent you are, your spouse may try to receive custodial advantage over you. They may even resort to parental alienation in doing so and try to cut your children off from you. While this...
When can your estate plan be harmful instead of helpful?
Estate planning can take some of the guesswork out of the equation for your family after you pass away. While it can help your wishes be known, mistakes made while drafting the plan can cause problems for your loved ones later on. Generally, estate planning...
Determine what happens to the marital home in divorce
People who share a home will often become emotionally attached to that dwelling. If the relationship ends, at least one person will have to say good-bye to that house. Determining the fate of it can be difficult, especially when you add in the emotional attachment....
What factors determine whether you will get alimony?
Like many others who go through a divorce, you are probably concerned about how your choice to end your marriage will affect your financial health. The decisions made during this process will directly impact you for years to come, and it's crucial to secure terms that...
The end of your marriage requires careful thought
A divorce is a challenging situation for everyone involved. It is critical that you do what you can to protect yourself when you are going through this situation. We know that you might have some questions about what you should do and what's possible during this time....
