I and other attorneys at the office often get the question from potential clients regarding whether they should hire us or use an online drafting service to create their estate planning documents. Below are three reasons to hire an estate…
When Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in March of this year, most people focused in on the stimulus payment. However, if you have retirement savings, there may be additional helpful provisions in the Act.…
The Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, has resulted in most individuals receiving a one-time Economic Impact payment from the IRS to help them stay afloat during these difficult times while simultaneously providing…
Many of us have more time on our hands during this novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. One silver lining is this gives us a chance to tackle some of those items on our To-Do lists. Tasks like organizing the garage, learning…
The hesitancy to plan for death as part of life is a common reason for not having a will. I like to reframe the conversation by teaching why a will should be considered a living document. The reason being that…
Q: I am a resident of Oregon and own property in Canada. One piece is a condo at Whistler, BC and the other is one is ownership of half of a home that my sister and I inherited from my…
The world is getting smaller and we are seeing a lot of people that are from other countries but reside here in Oregon. Many may return to their country of origin. The fact is that if you plan on residing…
Fortunately, the world has gotten smaller and deaths abroad are no longer the logistical disaster of some years ago. When you’re planning on traveling out of the country you should make sure you have your estate planning documents in place.…
Three years ago today, on March 14, 2016, the definition of marriage under Oregon law was extended to include same-sex couples. Married or not, it is important for same-sex couples to understand their estate planning options. Have you thought about…
With the New Year behind us, our thoughts inevitably turn to new beginnings and self-improvement. A survey from Statista shows that last year many of us resolved to eat healthier and exercise more (37%), save more money (37%), get a…
