What is Estate Planning?
Many people don’t realize it, but nearly everyone has an estate and needs estate planning. Your estate is everything you own. For example, your car, home, rental properties, checking and savings...
View ArticlePros and Cons of a Living Trust
What is a Living Trust? A living trust is a legal arrangement in which a person transfers the legal title of property (bank accounts, investment accounts, real estate, etc.) to another person (the...
View ArticleEstate Taxes in Oregon
In addition to the federal estate tax, Oregon has its own estate tax. However, Oregon does not have an inheritance tax. Keep reading to learn more about Oregon’s inheritance laws, wills, probate and...
View ArticleWhat is Probate?
Probate is the legal process of administering a person’s estate and assets after their death. If a person died without leaving a will, probate will be required to ensure all debt are paid and that the...
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