A Portland, Oregon Probate Lawyer's Guide to Managing Your Inheritance

Inheriting assets is a mix of honor and responsibility. As a Portland, Oregon probate lawyer, I've seen many people unprepared for the implications of managing their inheritance. The inclination to treat an inheritance as "bonus" money is common, but there are many pragmatic ways to use these funds for future benefits.

Estate PlanningCandice AistonSeptember 12, 2023Aiston Law, LLCinheritance, probate, charity, estate planning

Portland, Oregon Trust Attorney Answers, “Is it Better to Inherit Stocks or Cash?”

Inheriting any assets from someone’s estate could benefit a person financially. However, it can also create some challenges. Cash and stock inheritances come with various advantages and disadvantages. Although they provide the funds someone might need to pay necessary expenses or grow their portfolio, some complications could arise.

Estate PlanningCandice AistonNovember 21, 2022Aiston Law, LLCestate planning, stocks, inheritance

You're Probably Going to Accidentally Disinherit Your Kids

I have a math problem for you: If 70% of Americans don’t have any estate planning done, and if 50% of marriages end in divorce, and if men statistically remarry 2 years after their spouse dies or they divorce, and if women statistically remarry 5 years after their spouse dies or they divorce, and if most married couples own their property jointly, how likely are parents to accidentally disinherit their kids? I don’t have an exact number for you, but the answer is: VERY likely.

Many parents consider the possibility of protecting their kids’ inheritance from evil family members, but few consider the possibility that their kids may lose their inheritance simply due to a lack of proper planning. In a word: A will is not enough.

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