Portland Oregon Legal Planning News
As a Portland, Oregon Will and Trust Lawyer, I've seen firsthand the consequences of inadequate estate planning. Many parents, regardless of age, overlook crucial aspects of securing their family's future. Whether you're a new parent, think you're too young for estate planning, or haven't updated your documents in years, this post is for you. Let's explore some common estate planning mistakes and how to avoid them.
Read MoreAs a Portland, Oregon will lawyer, I've seen my share of DIY disasters, but AI-generated legal documents are taking things to a whole new level of potential chaos. Let me explain why entrusting your legacy to an AI might be the plot twist your family doesn't need.
Read MoreWhen it comes to estate planning, many people wonder if they can simply write their wishes down in an email and have it be considered a legal Last Will and Testament. While it's true that technology has made it easier than ever to communicate our wishes and desires, an email is not typically sufficient to create a legally binding will.
Read MoreI get this question from time to time: Can I just add my adult kids to my deed so they get my home when I die? And the answer is: It depends. The only way to know if you should do this is to work with a real estate or estate planning lawyer. Not a paralegal. Not an online program. Not your cousin who does criminal law. An actual, real live lawyer who practices in the areas of real estate and/or estate planning, and can advise you on the ramifications of your choices and prepare the deed properly so that you don’t screw everything up.
Read MoreAs we all know, the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, died last August, and appeared to have died without an estate plan in place to determine the distribution of her $25 million estate. Her estate was back in the news recently because her son filed to take over as executor after three handwritten wills were found. Of course, we all wonder why rich people so frequently die without a proper estate plan in place, but there are lessons here for regular people like you and me, as well. Here are a few that popped up for me just reading the recent news.
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