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Don't leave your family with unexpected surprises when you're gone. A well-written Simple Last Will and Testament will help provide for your family's future. A Simple Will is the basis of a good estate plan.
The price of your lawyer-prepared Oregon Simple Will depends on the complexity of your distribution plan and property assets.
Included in the price of your Simple Will package is the option of preparing a general durable power of attorney and an Oregon Advance Directive.
Let my office help you get your affairs in order.
Call to find out more.
The price of your lawyer-prepared Oregon Simple Will depends on the complexity of your distribution plan and property assets.
Included in the price of your Simple Will package is the option of preparing a general durable power of attorney and an Oregon Advance Directive.
Let my office help you get your affairs in order.
Call to find out more.
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There is no substitute for an experienced Wills attorney.
Don't leave this important task to online document sites. Our experienced Wills and Living Trust Team tailors your Will, Living Trust, or estate plan to your particular situation taking into account:
We make the process simple, friendly, and constructive. It's time to get your affairs in order.
Don't leave this important task to online document sites. Our experienced Wills and Living Trust Team tailors your Will, Living Trust, or estate plan to your particular situation taking into account:
- Nominating Personal Representatives, Guardians for your children, and Trustees.
- Preparing practical distribution plans.
- Estimating potential estate tax liability.
- Deciding whether to use Probate or other means to transfer assets.
- Navigating complex family situations.
We make the process simple, friendly, and constructive. It's time to get your affairs in order.
Choosing Guardian for Children:
If you have minor children, one of the most important provisions to add to your Last Will and Testament is the nomination of a guardian. Choosing this person can be difficult for some people. This is one of those decisions I help people make when planning an estate or preparing a Will or Revocable Living Trust. Most of us are lucky enough to have great people as family and friends.
However, asking someone to raise your children is asking them to take on a serious and life changing decision, not just for your children, but for your prospective guardian as well. In choosing a guardian, parents will want to consider factors like:
1) Age of the proposed Guardian and Children;
2) Location;
3) Financial Stability;
4) Values.
In addition to being wise about how your leave money for your children, it may also be appropriate to leave financial assistance to a potential guardian to help them move to a larger home or build an addition to their house. Be sure to take this into account when completing your Last Will and Testament and other estate planning documents. If you are in Oregon call my office to set up an in person or online appointment to discuss your estate plan.
If you have minor children, one of the most important provisions to add to your Last Will and Testament is the nomination of a guardian. Choosing this person can be difficult for some people. This is one of those decisions I help people make when planning an estate or preparing a Will or Revocable Living Trust. Most of us are lucky enough to have great people as family and friends.
However, asking someone to raise your children is asking them to take on a serious and life changing decision, not just for your children, but for your prospective guardian as well. In choosing a guardian, parents will want to consider factors like:
1) Age of the proposed Guardian and Children;
2) Location;
3) Financial Stability;
4) Values.
In addition to being wise about how your leave money for your children, it may also be appropriate to leave financial assistance to a potential guardian to help them move to a larger home or build an addition to their house. Be sure to take this into account when completing your Last Will and Testament and other estate planning documents. If you are in Oregon call my office to set up an in person or online appointment to discuss your estate plan.
Preparing a Living Trust is also a great alternative method for distributing your assets. With a Living Trust, you can
A Revocable Living Trust can provide for the distribution your assets while keeping your wishes out the public eye. In most cases, distribution through your Trust will happen without Court intervention and public filings.
Because your assets are held in Trust, the Trustee will be able to control them; preventing the need for a Court-appointed conservator in many cases.
Taking the extra care to plan your estate now can save your heirs a lot of time and inconvenience later.
- Keep your affairs out of the public eye.
- Help prevent the need for a conservatorship.
- Prepare your asset distribution plan.
A Revocable Living Trust can provide for the distribution your assets while keeping your wishes out the public eye. In most cases, distribution through your Trust will happen without Court intervention and public filings.
Because your assets are held in Trust, the Trustee will be able to control them; preventing the need for a Court-appointed conservator in many cases.
Taking the extra care to plan your estate now can save your heirs a lot of time and inconvenience later.
It's about Legacy
Planning your estate and preparing your Last Will and Testament is one of the most important steps you can take in defining your legacy. Your Will determines how your property and belongings are distributed when you pass away. As you can imagine, a lot of thought and strategy should go into your final bequests since they will be the last gifts you leave to your family, friends, and organizations that you cherish. Know that your final bequests also shape how others remember you.
Like the rest of your estate plan, your Will should be both well written and well thought. Experienced lawyers who write Wills should also be well versed in probate administration, since the two go hand-in-hand. It is during the probate process when Wills get challenged or accepted by your local Court. Your lawyer should help you choose a distribution plan and language with the goals of effecting your testamentary intent and surviving challenges from estranged family members.
Even if you and your lawyer decide to use a revocable living trust or other way to distribute your belongings on your death, having a Will is your best backup and the cornerstone of your estate plan.
If you live in states with inheritance or death taxes, you should speak with a lawyer to find out your estate tax liability and whether planning can be done to avoid those taxes.
Because circumstances change, you should review your Will every time you have a major life change or at least every five (5) to seven (7) years.
If you would like to have your Will reviewed, especially if you have recently moved to Oregon or the Pacific Northwest, please contact our law firm today.
Like the rest of your estate plan, your Will should be both well written and well thought. Experienced lawyers who write Wills should also be well versed in probate administration, since the two go hand-in-hand. It is during the probate process when Wills get challenged or accepted by your local Court. Your lawyer should help you choose a distribution plan and language with the goals of effecting your testamentary intent and surviving challenges from estranged family members.
Even if you and your lawyer decide to use a revocable living trust or other way to distribute your belongings on your death, having a Will is your best backup and the cornerstone of your estate plan.
If you live in states with inheritance or death taxes, you should speak with a lawyer to find out your estate tax liability and whether planning can be done to avoid those taxes.
Because circumstances change, you should review your Will every time you have a major life change or at least every five (5) to seven (7) years.
If you would like to have your Will reviewed, especially if you have recently moved to Oregon or the Pacific Northwest, please contact our law firm today.
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Thinking about Will Clauses? Do not forget these important Decisions.
Our Estate Planning Legal Team will advise you on decisions such as:
- Choosing a Guardian for Your Minor Children.
- Taking into account any potential estate or inheritance taxes.
- Deciding who will be the personal representative or executor.
- Deciding whether gifts to minors should be restricted.
- Planning for pets that survive you.
