Family Law
Families who have loved ones with special needs must consider how to provide for them should the main income providers become disabled or pass away. Special needs individuals require specialized care and, in many cases, specialized equipment such as an adjustable bed...
Creating a comprehensive estate plan that covers all of your needs is important at any age. Oregon residents who have yet to move forward with a will or a trust, and all of the aspects that are part of these vital documents, should do so as soon as possible. For those...
When a loved one passes on, you may be surprised or dissatisfied with the wishes listed in the wills and trusts. Just because someone does not approve of the decedent’s estate plan does not mean that they can contest it. There are many reasons that someone can contest...
Estate planning experts routinely suggest that people begin the process of drafting their wills early on in their adult lives. Unfortunately, statistics suggest that this advice often goes unheeded. According to information shared by Gallup, only about 44% of American...
Estate planning is such an important yet often neglected part of financial planning. Many people assume that an estate plan is only necessary for the wealthy and elderly, but this misconception can have significant adverse financial and emotional consequences for...
Even if you refrain from sharing the details of your divorce with your children, they will undoubtedly suspect that something is different. Addressing the changes to your family's dynamic in an age-appropriate manner may enable you to provide support and comfort to...
Putting together an estate plan is only one part of preparing for the future. Residents in Oregon who neglect to update their plan throughout the years may encounter disappointment later on when their end-of-life desires no longer match the terms of their plan....
Driver error, road hazards, impairment, distractions and inclement weather can all pose a threat to drivers in Oregon. Because people cannot control the actions of those around them, the inherent risk of driving remains despite their own responsible and cautious...
Divorce can have a far-reaching impact on your life. Your family life will look different, you might move to a new home and your household may transition from dual-income to single-income in a relatively short period of time. Because this change in finances can often...
Protecting your organization's unique strategies and data can be key to your overall success as a business. Implementing non-compete agreements into employment contracts for your workers may help you protect your company's best interests in the long run. You may have...
