People often ask what are estate, gift and GST taxes?  What impact do these taxes have on my estate planning? Having a basic estate plan is a good idea for everyone regardless of your age or health condition. Basic estate planning is not expensive and ensures that your estate is handled in a manner that is best for you and your family.  Let us help with your estate planning.  Call the Law Offices of Paul F. Sherman at (503) 223-8441, or Contact Us for a free estate planning consultation. The IRS imposes taxes on gratuitous transfers of property made during lifetime (gifts) or at ..read more

The prevalence of child sex abuse in Oregon is a problem that cannot be overstated. Studies by child abuse experts have shown that as many one in three girls and one out of every five boys are the victims of child sex abuse by the time they reach 18 years of age. We can help with your child sex abuse case. Call the Law Offices of Paul F. Sherman at (503) 223-8441 or Contact Us for a free consultation. Child sex abuse can cause serious and lasting emotional damages, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other forms of depression such as feelings of paranoia, hopelessness ..read more

The shelter in place orders in effect as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic have caused  unwanted increases in Domestic Violence and Child Sex abuse. For familys living with domestic violence and sexual abuse, staying at home and being isolated with an abuser is often placing them at a greater risk of harm and abuse. Statistics show a spike in the number of domestic violence cases as people are required to spend significant periods of time at home and are unable to attend school, go to work or participate in their normal routines. Local law enforcement authorities are concerned that these ..read more

Our clients facing divorce have several important decisions to make that will have a significant impact on their financial future. Unfortunately, many of our clients feel the need to rush these decisions and to end the marriage as quickly as possible. This can lead to an unfair divorce and lasting implications for the future. It is essential to take your time and to get the advice you need to determine how each decision will affect you and your family without allowing emotions to interfere with your judgment. Let us help with your difficult financial decisions in your divorce. Call the Law Off ..read more

Face it, divorce is a gut-wrenching experience at best.  Often our clients are blind sided by infidelity or given an “I’m not in love with you anymore” speech from the person they expected to be their partner for life.  The grief is profound and paralyzing.  Nonetheless, you are somehow expected to pull it together and make important financial decisions that may affect you your family the rest of your life.” We can help with your divorce.  Call the Law Offices of Paul F. Sherman at (503) 223-8441 or Contact Us for a free divorce consultation. One of the best ways to regain ..read more

Probate is the process of distributing property after the death of an estate owner.  In Oregon, probate is supervised by the Court and is generally assigned to the probate department of the Circuit court in the county in which the estate owner died. We often receive questions about the cost of probating an estate in Oregon.  Unfortunately, it is very difficult to give an accurate estimate of the final cost of your family’s probate case.  The cost will vary depending on a number of factors.  These factors include: The size and the complexity of the estate Whether or not any ..read more

Trusts are a common estate planning tool to protect assets and to control the distribution of your estate.  There are many different types of trusts and each has its unique set of pros and cons.  Today we are going to discuss the key differences between a Family Trust and a Living Trust. Knowledge is key to proper Estate Planning and having sold advice is one of the smartest moves you can make to protect your assets.  Let us help you and your family with your Estate Planning needs.  Call the Law offices of Paul F. Sherman (503) 223-8441 or Contact Us for a free estate plann ..read more

Many of our client are in need of an emergency custody order during the Corona Virus pandemic.  While our Courts are currently under restrictions as a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic, it is possible to obtain a temporary emergency custody order under the “Immediate Danger” statutes. We can help you obtain an emergency custody order, call the Law Offices of Paul F. Sherman at (503) 223-8441 or Contact Us for a free consultation. YOUR CHILD MUST BE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER TO OBTAIN EMERGENCY CUSTODY Oregon has two emergency custody statutes. The difference is the timing of the request, the firs ..read more

Many of our client are in desperate need for help to enforce their parenting time. This is especially true during the COVID-19 pandemic when many parents are simply refusing to comply with the existing parenting plan. Fortunately the Courts remain open to help you enforce your parenting time even under the current level 3 restrictions in place in Oregon. Covid-19 is not a reason to deny parenting time. We can help you enforce your parenting time. Call the Law Offices of Paul F. Sherman at (503) 223-8441 or Contact Us for a free parenting time enforcement consultation. The first step in any par ..read more

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has never been more important to have at a minimum a basic estate plan in place should you or a loved one become seriously ill and die.  At the law offices of Paul F. Sherman, we create estate plans which make sense for you and your family from simple wills to complex trusts. We have the experience and resources your family needs. Estate planning encompasses more than just the distribution of your property. Sound estate planning includes creating a comprehensive plan for health care decisions in the event of a mental or physical incapacity or draft ..read more