As a successful business owner who eventually plans to retire, you need to think about succession options. You have several to choose from, with each option having its own benefits and drawbacks. What you choose will depend on your personal wishes for the business,...
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Steps to take before creating an estate plan
If you are thinking about setting up an estate plan, there are a number of different topics to focus on. Aside from figuring out which approach is best for you and those you love, you need to look at your individual circumstances and move forward carefully. The...
What should you look out for in a commercial lease?
Commercial leases lack most of the common contract protections afforded to residential leases in Oregon, which means your protection is up to you and a strong contract. If you agree to lackluster provisions, you might open yourself to exploitation that remains...
Types of charitable remainder trusts
For many people, the ability to leave a financial legacy for their children and grandchildren is a lifelong dream and a high priority when making an estate plan. At the same time, these people may wish to provide some ongoing support for a philanthropic organization...
3 common estate planning mistakes to avoid
People have goals to have a good week, a great year and a good life overall. These wishes for the future should extend to estate planning. Having an estate plan established is highly beneficial as individuals can make informed decisions about their estate and maximize...
Is it time to update your estate plan?
Oregon residents like you work hard to get your estate in order in the event of your death. It can take a lot of time and effort to create the perfect estate plan. Unfortunately, estate plans are not static creations, though. You want to keep your estate plan up to...
Some tips to help sell your house on your own
Modern real estate trends include attracting buyers to properties they can upgrade to meet their employer's work-from-home requirements. Owners who wish to sell their home by themselves may need to attract homebuyers who require open space to combine raising a family...
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle estate sues over Netflix film
Many people in Oregon may view estate administration as a singular event rather than a process: the court reviews one's assets, settles their debts, and then disperses whatever remains to designated beneficiaries (all done with the assistance of the estate's executor...
3 keys to avoiding breach of contract litigation
Business owners may be able to avoid litigation over breaches of business contracts by ensuring that the documents contain all the relevant information in clear, easily understood terms. Here are 3 tips for effective business agreements, as provided by the SCORE...
3 tips for successfully selling your home without a broker
When you have the time and knowledge needed to do so, you may find that it benefits you to sell your home without using a real estate broker. When using a broker, you may have to pay that person as much as 6% of the sale price of your home, but selling it without a...