Estate planning is important, no matter what age you are or how many assets you have. Particularly if you are a younger American with children, having some form of will in place is a paramount concern. However, you do not need to have a huge estate to have a will. In...
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Can a personal injury settlement jeopardize public benefits?
If someone in your family has suffered a serious injury, you may be thinking about filing a personal injury suit against the individual who caused or contributed to his or her injury. Doing so often makes sense, as your loved one should not have to bear all the...
Should you give money to a person who receives public benefits?
Individuals who have serious illnesses and injuries are not often capable of working. Still, if you have a loved one who has some type of disability, you may be thankful for the public benefits he or she receives. After all, while these benefits are usually quite...
What expenses can a special needs trust cover?
If you have a relative who has some type of disability, you probably worry about his or her ability to work. After all, just as certain physical and mental disabilities can make it difficult to land a job, they can also make it exceedingly hard to keep one. Still,...
The three documents you must include in your estate plan
No matter your life situation or your age, everyone needs an estate plan to detail their wishes and provide peace of mind for their family. A basic estate plan consists of only three documents, that together will cover the basic issues you may face in the event of a...
Tips for creating an estate plan after having children
There are several points that parents of minors should take into account when they are creating an estate plan. These provisions ensure that there will be someone to care for their children and funds that are available for this purpose. Important documents Parents...
Avoiding mistakes is essential when setting up an estate plan
If you'd like to provide for your immediate family in Oregon when you die, setting up a solid estate plan is essential. It can help ensure property goes to the proper beneficiaries, minimize expenses and taxes, and make it easier for your family to make decisions when...
Should you DIY your estate plan?
Do-it-yourself estate planning refers to using an online document library to obtain and record your end-of-life wishes. While seemingly convenient and cost-effective, DIY planning often overlooks the nuances that are essential to creating a customized estate plan, and...
Avoiding Unnecessary Probate Costs
The probate process in Oregon is emotionally draining already, but it can also be expensive for those who do not take care to minimize costs. There are some basic ways to cut down on the price tag for probation as well as speed it up. Cutting Costs The best way to cut...
Should you open a living trust in Oregon?
Living trusts could help you save on estate taxes and speed up the probate process in Oregon. Trusts are also a way of keeping some of your wealth a secret when you pass it on to beneficiaries. You should understand what's suitable to deposit into a trust before...