Month: December 2019

What is a FSBO?

On Behalf of Schmidt & Yee, P.C. | Dec 17, 2019 | Real Estate Law

Are you interested in selling your home in Oregon but do not want to pay a commission to a listing agent? If so, you may be considering a FSBO. Pronounced "fizzbo," this is an acronym that stands for "for sale by owner." Selling your own property without a listing...

How does estate tax work in Oregon?

On Behalf of Schmidt & Yee, P.C. | Dec 12, 2019 | Estate Planning

Although the federal estate tax only applies to estates worth at least $11.4 million in 2019, Oregon imposes a state estate tax for estates worth more than $1 million. If you expect your estate to exceed that threshold, estate planning strategies can minimize the...