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Don’t DIY It: The Dangers of Drafting Wills and Trusts Online

Don’t DIY It: The Dangers of Drafting Wills and Trusts Online

by Caress Law, PC | Sep 13, 2022 | Estate Planning, Trusts

There are some situations where DIY is okay. Making a birdhouse out of popsicle sticks after watching a few YouTube tutorials is a perfectly acceptable DIY project. On the other hand, DIY wills and trusts are rarely good ideas. Take poor Jane Doe*, as an example. Her...
Beneficiary Designations for Retirement Accounts: What They Are & When to Use Them

Beneficiary Designations for Retirement Accounts: What They Are & When to Use Them

by Caress Law, PC | Aug 31, 2022 | Estate Planning

The process of distributing your assets to family and loved ones after your death can be a complicated (and occasionally confusing) aspect of estate planning. Wills and trusts are the primary estate planning vehicles for outlining who should receive your assets and...
Protecting Your Family’s Financial Security Goes Beyond Estate Planning

Protecting Your Family’s Financial Security Goes Beyond Estate Planning

by Caress Law, PC | Aug 2, 2022 | Estate Planning

Retirement is just another word for that moment in your life when time is no longer money. If you’ve prioritized financial security throughout your working life, this may sound like a silly joke (or a cringy one). If you haven’t prioritized financial security,...
Oregon’s Estate Tax Filing Deadline Has Changed. Here’s How it Could Impact You…

Oregon’s Estate Tax Filing Deadline Has Changed. Here’s How it Could Impact You…

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...
What is a Trust Protector and Do I Need One?

What is a Trust Protector and Do I Need One?

by Caress Law, PC | May 16, 2022 | Estate Planning, Trusts

If the concept of a “trust protector” is new to you, you’re not alone. Up until the 1990s, the role was familiar almost exclusively in the context of offshore trusts established in tax havens, such as Panama or the Cook Islands. Individuals establishing such trusts...
Planning for Incapacity: The Important Difference Between Conservatorship, Guardianship, Power of Attorney, and Supported Decision-Making

Planning for Incapacity: The Important Difference Between Conservatorship, Guardianship, Power of Attorney, and Supported Decision-Making

by Caress Law, PC | May 6, 2022 | Estate Planning

No one likes to think about the possibility that they may become incapacitated or otherwise unfit to make their own financial decisions, but life can be full of surprises. While most people with disabilities are fully capable of managing their own lives, there are...
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