Healy & McCann, PC
Healy & McCann, PC
Healy & McCann, PC
Albany Legal Issues Blog
The most common reasons for contesting a will
When a loved one in the family passes away, emotions are usually running high and disputes between family members can easily occur. These disputes could be about many things, but they often become concerned with financial topics, especially when dealing with their...
Pediastrian, cyclist deaths increased in 2018
Though more people are registered to drive in Oregon and across the United States than ever before, driver and passenger fatalities decreased slightly in 2018. Unfortunately, pedestrian and cyclist deaths due to motor vehicle accidents increased to their highest rate...
Experts warn about signs of an impending divorce
Divorce is life-changing, and this means that the decision to move ahead with it can be difficult for some people in Oregon. However, some experts say there are certain signs that can suggest that a marriage is at its end. For example, people who find they would...
Incorporating beneficiary designations into an estate plan
Oregon residents and others who use beneficiary designations should take steps to ensure that they don't derail other parts of an estate plan. While taking assets out of an estate might avoid the need to go through probate, it may also leave insufficient funds to pay...
Younger people choosing prenups more frequently
When younger people in Oregon decide to marry, they are more likely to opt for a prenuptial agreement before tying the knot. One survey of matrimonial lawyers found that over 60% had seen a growing number of clients seeking assistance in drafting or negotiating a...
Planning your estate when you don’t have children
If you don't have children and you don't intend to have children in the future, it's particularly important to plan your estate. This is because if you do not create an estate plan, your estate may be distributed to unintended beneficiaries. Potentially, your estate...
A comparison of wills and trusts
It isn't uncommon for Oregon residents to have both a will and a trust as part of their estate plan. Typically, the majority of assets will be controlled by either a will or a trust. By putting assets in a trust, it may be possible for an estate to avoid going through...
Type of income stream can impact financial status after split
Oregon residents who are going through a divorce will need to understand how their different income streams can impact their financial status after the split. While property division negotiations over income might be straightforward if a person's income comes from a...
Now is the best time to make an estate plan
Most people in Oregon don't like to think about their mortality, which is why they may procrastinate when it comes to making an estate plan. In other cases, individuals might put off creating such a plan because they don't think that they are going to die or get sick...
A trust can be the beneficiary of an IRA
For those Oregon residents who have a mind towards and plan for the future, retirement savings and estate planning are two essential components. An IRA is a popular choice to save and grow retirement funds. The funds designated for the IRA are pre-tax dollars, which...
