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,...
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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...
Different trusts to consider when estate planning
When drafting an estate plan, many people consider placing assets or cash within a trust. Trusts survive a person’s death and often pay out to a beneficiary at a time designated by the trust. Depending on their goals, people can choose from many kinds of trusts. What...
3 advantages of creating a trust
A trust is an often misunderstood estate planning document. You may think that trusts are only for rich people, but that is not the case. Even people of modest means can potentially benefit. With different types of trusts available, you can choose one that is...
How can you provide for your pet after you’re gone?
Estate planning is an important step in anyone's life in Oregon, especially as they are nearing their later years in life. If you are currently working on your last will and testament, you may be trying to figure out how to guarantee that your pet will continue to...
What are the advantages of a living trust?
One of the last issues to tackle when you are thinking of starting a family is that of planning your estate. However, financial planners and other professionals agree that planning your estate is critical at any age. In addition to determining who will care for your...