Managing an estate plan presents multiple challenges, and now many individuals must develop a strategy for online accounts. This means different things for different people, depending upon how big an online footprint a person has. At the minimum, though, any person...
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Year: 2021
3 characteristics your business successor should have
You may enjoy running your company so much that it is difficult to think about passing it on to someone else. However, the time to choose your business successor is long before you anticipate needing one. There are several good reasons to choose your successor early...
Should I include my pets in my estate plan?
Nobody wants to think about their own death, but if you own pets, it is something you must consider. Your pets rely completely on you, and unlike children, there is no good system to take care of them if you were to die. Upon your death, if you have no plans in place,...
How to prepare for a closing
If you are purchasing a new home, and you are getting close to closing day, you are probably excited to get the keys and move in. However, there are many things involved with the closing process, and unknown things can pop up. If you know what to expect at the...
A look at different types of business structures
If you are preparing to launch a business, you have many different issues to consider. From financing to business partners and market research, starting a business requires a careful review of various factors in order to increase your chances of success. Moreover, you...
Formulating your estate tax strategy
As you progress deeper and deeper into the estate planning process in Oregon, you quickly begin to realize that there are opportunities to limit the potential liabilities against your estate (such as avoiding probate or planning to settle your debts before your...
4 factors that affect lot line adjustments
You may have a large parcel of land that you want to sell as smaller lots. To do this, you must subdivide the property, and that means adjustments to the lot lines. Oregon law allows for the subdivision of property under certain circumstances. You have to be able to...
How can you choose an executor?
When it comes to your estate plan, you have to choose an executor of an estate. Your executor is the person who will have the legal responsibility to pay your debts and taxes. The executor also distributes your estate to your beneficiaries. To choose an appropriate...
What should you prioritize when reviewing your estate plan?
Reviewing your estate plan can seem like a big task. This is especially true when you consider that experts suggest you review it every 3 years. But in reality, you do not need to review the entire thing each time. In fact, prioritizing your reviews makes the entire...
Should I arbitrate or mediate?
Savvy business owners know that it is always wise to avoid litigation if possible. Litigation can be extremely expensive, not to mention that there is no reason to ruin business relationships if you can avoid doing this. This is why arbitration and mediation are...