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…
Scene: A quiet December evening in Portland Oregon. A light dusting of snow has drivers abandoning their cars in the streets, while relatives in town from Seattle smugly claim to be great at driving in the snow. Aunt Jo, who…
Yes! Most people would be surprised to hear that their college-aged child needs estate planning documents. At age eighteen, a child is legally considered an adult but may still benefit from the assistance and guidance of their parents in making…
