Family Law
One of the most valuable assets many couples in Oregon will discuss during the property division stage of a divorce is the family home. Whether you decide to keep it jointly, buy out your spouse or sell it and divide the profit, there are implications to each...
When the affluent go through marital problems and, eventually, pursue divorce, they initially go through the same legal steps as most average couples. They cover the same territories such as child support, child custody, spousal support/alimony and division of assets....
If you have an annuity or a life insurance policy, you likely have heard of beneficiary designations. A beneficiary designation reduces the costs and time that would be used in the probate process. In Oregon, many assets pass through beneficiary designations rather...
Young or old, couples in Oregon planning to get married have a lot of their plate when it comes to decision-making. This goes well beyond determining what their wedding will look like. While much hope and joy goes into planning and preparing for a wedding, there are...
Nobody wants to think about their last days on earth. However, legal experts in Oregon and around the nation recommend that people take on this very difficult subject for the sake of their family and their own health. Even if you don't want to sit down and craft an...
You just experienced one of life’s biggest changes and greatest joys: the birth of your child. Young parents in the Albany area have much on their mind, and estate planning may seem like something they do not need to worry about for decades. However, new parents will...
Almost everyone will encounter estate planning issues at some point in their lives. They may have to process a parent’s estate, distribute an inheritance, or simply plan and prepare their own last will and testament. Despite the fact that so many people brush up...
Drivers across Oregon and throughout the county have become more and more reliant on the use of vehicles over time. Many commute to work every day and regularly drive to the grocery store or other shops on a frequent basis. Parents have the additional responsibility...
It's an unfortunate truth that time does not stop and everyone eventually grows older. For that reason, it is important that all Oregon residents plan for the future and set up support for themselves and their loved ones with estate planning. Most people tend to think...
As a small business owner, you regularly contend with challenges like relocations, partner buyouts, and losing major clients or accounts, among many others. However, navigating through uncertainties and bumpy economic times is par for the course for entrepreneurs....
