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Estate Planning Will Trust Power of Attorney

What is Probate?

Probate is the legal process of administering a person’s estate and assets after their death. If a person died without leaving a will, probate will be required to ensure all …

Estate Taxes in Oregon

In addition to the federal estate tax, Oregon has its own estate tax. However, Oregon does not have an inheritance tax. Keep reading to learn more about Oregon’s inheritance laws, …

Living Trust

Pros and Cons of a Living Trust

What is a Living Trust? A living trust is a legal arrangement in which a person transfers the legal title of property (bank accounts, investment accounts, real estate, etc.) to …

Estate Planning

What is Estate Planning?

Many people don’t realize it, but nearly everyone has an estate and needs estate planning. Your estate is everything you own. For example, your car, home, rental properties, checking and …