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Help provide clarity and legal guidance for Oregon and Washington families by servicing them with services that include beneficiary representation, estate planning, wills, estate tax analysis, probate, advanced directives, planning for incapacity, special needs trusts, and more. Visit the Skinner Law blog for estate planning articles on issues impacting Oregon families and businesses.
Skinner Law Blog
1M ago
It’s not always possible to avoid probate. Although many people want to skip the long court process, some estates simply require. However, for some smaller estates in Oregon, a probate shortcut is possible. What Is Probate? Probate is a legal process in which a court ..read more
Skinner Law Blog
1M ago
Have you considered what would happen if you fell into a coma and couldn’t tell people what care you wanted to receive? Unfortunately, this scenario is all too common. It often rips families apart as they fight over what their loved one would want. Oregon advance ..read more
Skinner Law Blog
4M ago
When people finally get serious about estate planning, they tend to have a lot of questions. One common question is whether a will or trust is better in Oregon. In many cases, the answer is that both are needed – it’s not a matter of one or the other. However, to ..read more
Skinner Law Blog
5M ago
When an estate passes from a decedent to heirs, Uncle Sam may take a piece. Taxes are not always owed on estates, but they can be substantial when they are. To avoid an unpleasant surprise, be prepared for death taxes in Oregon. The Two Types of Death Taxes As we ..read more
Skinner Law Blog
8M ago
People create a last will and testament (often simply called a will) because they want their wishes to be known after they pass. However, a person’s will is not always the final word on the matter. In some cases, it is possible to contest a will. Reasons for ..read more
Skinner Law Blog
9M ago
Estate planning is NOT just for the rich and famous. Everyone should have an estate plan in place to ensure that their wishes for their assets and their healthcare decisions are followed. That being said, when the rich and famous make estate planning mistakes, the ..read more
Skinner Law Blog
10M ago
Financial elder abuse is unfortunately common, meaning your loved ones may be at risk. Learn the warning signs and be proactive with your financial planning to protect your parents and other loved ones from these schemes. What Is Financial Elder Abuse? Investopedia ..read more
Skinner Law Blog
1y ago
Since family heirlooms can hold both sentimental and financial value, making sure the right person inherits them is an important aspect of estate planning. However, common mistakes and oversights can lead to family squabbles and may result in heirlooms falling into ..read more
Skinner Law Blog
1y ago
Of the two “certainties” Mark Twain described in life (death and taxes), regular check-ups for ‘health’ should include your estate planning. Estate planning strategies can have real benefits of decreasing taxes while extending your quality of life. How often to have ..read more
Skinner Law Blog
1y ago
More Americans are deciding not to have children. According to Pew Research Center, 44% of adults between the ages of 18 and 49 who don’t have children say it is not too likely or not likely at all that they will have children someday. This is an increase of 7% from ..read more