People often ask what are estate, gift and GST taxes? What impact do these taxes have on my estate planning? Having a basic estate plan is a good idea for everyone regardless of your age or health condition. Basic estate planning is not expensive and ensures that...
Probate is the process of distributing property after the death of an estate owner. In Oregon, probate is supervised by the Court and is generally assigned to the probate department of the Circuit court in the county in which the estate owner died. We often receive...
Trusts are a common estate planning tool to protect assets and to control the distribution of your estate. There are many different types of trusts and each has its unique set of pros and cons. Today we are going to discuss the key differences between a Family Trust...
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has never been more important to have at a minimum a basic estate plan in place should you or a loved one become seriously ill and die. At the law offices of Paul F. Sherman, we create estate plans which make sense for you and...
Unfortunately we are in the middle of a global pandemic. It is time to talk about estate planning. Face it you need to get your house in order and protect the future of your loved ones now. We can help with your estate planning needs. Call the Law Offices of Paul F....
Our clients facing divorce have several important decisions to make that will have a significant impact on their financial future. Unfortunately, many of our clients feel the need to rush these decisions and to end the marriage as quickly as possible. This can lead to...
Creating an Oregon Will is an important step in planning the distribution of your estate (assets including real and personal property) following your death. A Will is a formal expression of your last wishes. If drafted and executed properly, a Will allows you not...