by Caress Law, PC | Oct 7, 2022 | Estate Planning
Drawing up a thorough and well-considered estate plan is the only way to ensure that your family will be properly provided for after you pass away. However, even the best laid plans usually aren’t executed seamlessly. Unexpected occurrences are likely to affect your...
by Caress Law, PC | Sep 23, 2022 | Estate Planning, Trusts
You took charge of your estate. You met with your lawyer, drafted a will, filled out an advanced directive for healthcare, and maybe even set up some kind of trust. You’re all set, right? Well…if you haven’t updated your estate plan in a while, the answer is probably...
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...
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...
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,...
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...