Naming a Guardian for Your Children in Oregon: What Your Will Actually Does
In Oregon, naming a guardian in your will is a nomination, not an appointment. What the court must consider, who cannot serve, and who controls the money.
Power of Attorney and Advance Directive in Oregon: The Two Documents That Work While You Are Still Alive
Oregon has no required power of attorney form and presumes consent to tube feeding. What your POA and advance directive must say, and what happens without them.
Live in Vancouver, Own Property in Oregon? The Oregon Estate Tax and Probate Trap
Clark County residents who own Oregon real estate can owe Oregon estate tax and face a second probate. A worked $4 million example shows the math.
Oregon Estate Tax Rates: What Couples Actually Owe, With and Without a Plan
Oregon's estate tax runs 10% to 16% above $1 million. Worked examples from $1.5M to $3M show what couples owe with and without a plan. As of October 2026.
What Happens to My Kids If I Remarry? Oregon Estate Planning for Second Marriages
Remarried with kids from before? In Oregon a simple will can leave them less than no will at all. What goes wrong and the trust terms that protect both sides.
Do I Need a Living Trust in Oregon?
If you own a home in Oregon, you probably want a trust. If you rent, a will may be enough. What Oregon intestacy and probate law means for your family.
Online Forms, AI, or a Lawyer: Who Should Draft Your Living Trust?
A living trust from an online service, an AI tool, or a lawyer is not the same document. Five Oregon provisions to check in yours, and when DIY is enough.
How Much Does a Living Trust Cost in Oregon?
Oregon attorneys charge a median $2,500 for a living trust. What moves the price, what a quote should include, and when you do not need a trust at all.
In re Mastro (Bankr. W.D. Wash. 2011) — Case Review
A Seattle developer’s Belize trust and Delaware series LLCs were unwound in bankruptcy. What the court found on timing, control, and the spouse’s liability.
Asset Protection in Washington State: What Happens When a Creditor Actually Tests Your Structure
Washington has no asset protection trust statute, and its LLC statute allows foreclosure. What the case law shows works for Washington residents — and when.