by Caress Law, PC | Jul 25, 2022 | Estate Planning
At Caress Law, one of the most important jobs we have is to keep you educated about legislation updates or policy changes that could impact your estate plan. That being said, we want to fill you in on the details of a recent Oregon legislation change. In 2021, the...
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by Caress Law, PC | Jul 12, 2022 | Podcast
Cost basis is not a glamorous topic, but it affects everyone. What is cost basis, and how do you calculate cost basis? This episode will teach you what cost basis is and how it affects you and your loved ones during your life, and upon death. Links and Resources...
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by Caress Law, PC | Jun 27, 2022 | Podcast
Most people hear about the federal estate tax, but what about Oregon’s estate tax? In this episode, we review the Oregon estate tax, help you determine if your estate will be subject to this tax, and offer a few planning opportunities you can do now to minimize...
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by Caress Law, PC | Jun 14, 2022 | Podcast
What is a fiduciary? How can you be sure you’re choosing the right one? Tune in to this podcast with estate planning attorney Tammi M. Caress and learn more about this important role in estate planning, and how you can ensure you’re making the best...
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by Caress Law, PC | May 29, 2022 | Podcast
Trusts are a valuable estate planning tool. They offer a myriad of benefits, such as: The ability to pass your assets directly to your beneficiaries without going through probate court Faster transfer of assets after death The ability to set parameters for the...
