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NEWS, INSIGHTS AND PRACTICAL TIPS FOR
PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY AND FUTURE.
Who Should Take Care of Your Kids and Money?
The Same Person or Different People? YES. This is actually two critical questions with one simple answer. For most of us, one of the most
The Truth About Trusts
Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn A little up-front work saves your family time, money and a whole lot
People Call Probate a Nightmare. It is.
Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn Here’s how you can avoid it. And why. There are many reasons people
The Good, the Bad and the Taxes in Oregon.
Taxes. It’s why I often tell clients that Oregon is one of the worst places to die.
What is a Power of Attorney and Advance Directive?
The bottom line: An estate plan is incomplete without them and puts you at avoidable and preventable risk.
Beware the Dangers of Online Estate Planning
What you don’t know, especially about online estate planning services, can ruin a lifetime of hard work and undercut you plans for your family’s future.
Die Without a Will or Trust and Guess Who Gets Paid?
Your Lazy Brother Gets the Yacht He’s Always Wanted. You know who I’m talking about. The guy that already inherited money from your parents, didn’t deserve it, already blew it, and now owes you money. That guy.
Without a Will Your Kids are at Risk
Without a will appointing a guardian, a Judge decides who should step in and raise your children. If you’re like me, that’s the last thing you want.