Portland Oregon Legal Planning News
For those caring for elderly relatives in Multnomah County, Oregon, there may be relief knowing that the senior has a medical directive, power of attorney, and/or trust in case he or she becomes incapacitated. However, it’s also possible that there is no guiding documentation to help when the relative is unable to make decisions on his or her own behalf. In Oregon, adult guardianships and conservatorships may be the only way to ensure your relative is cared for in later years.
Read MoreIt can be difficult to plan for the future, especially for a time when you’re not able to make certain decisions for yourself. The idea can be tough to swallow, even if you’ve experienced it with older relatives and know of the possibilities. However, planning ahead is the key to staying in control and making life as easy as possible for your loved ones in a crisis.
Read MoreSeveral aspects of estate planning can feel overwhelming, which is why so many people tend to procrastinate and put the process off for a later time. Especially when it comes to helping aging parents, putting together an estate plan can feel like a huge task. There’s the need to gather a lot of documentation, pay for an estate planning attorney, and perhaps the hardest part, to contemplate one’s own death. Adult children often run into these obstacles when they try to encourage their parents to stop procrastinating and get their affairs in order.
Read MoreWhen a loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness, it is scary and overwhelming. Having a to-do list can feel empowering and keep you occupied and proactive. There are three major things you can do right away to help your newly diagnosed loved one. When you accomplish these tasks, you can then focus on the work of being there for your loved one in their final months.
Read MoreAs a Gen X kid with Baby Boomer parents, I have found that our generations have very different ideas when it comes to talking about death and money. Boomers often seem averse to discussing these matters, for many reasons. Sometimes they think it’s crass for their kids to be asking them about what they’re “getting.” Sometimes they feel shame about discussing money and death. Sometimes they were just raised to believe that discussion about money and death (like religion and politics) is impolite. Whatever the reasons your aging parents might have for being tough to crack when it comes to these discussions, I have some tips on how to get them to talk and do their estate planning.
Read MoreIntroducing the Roots + Wings Legal Podcast, hosted by Aiston Law LLC and Portland, Oregon Attorney Candice Aiston. In our inaugural episode, we talk with Anne Tegtmeier, owner of Fan Fare: Theme Catering, about what life looks like when a parent develops dementia and is seduced by scammers. It happened to Anne while she was starting her company and raising her young daughter Lily, as a single parent.
Read MoreAre you worried about your parents leaving you with a big old mess when they die? You should be! Most people don’t have any estate plan at all, and most of the folks who do have an estate plan have made some sort of error or overlooked something that will make their families’ lives a real pain at some point. The good news is that you can make sure your parents’ estate plan is going to do the job right, by having your own lawyer review the plan. Here are some major things to look out for.
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