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Founder announces search for litigation attorneys in Oregon and Washington
ABBY LANDON ANNOUNCES SEARCH FOR LITIGATION ATTORNEYS IN OREGON AND WASHINGTON: Wool Landon is a boutique private client trust and estate firm. I developed Wool Landon in part because I lost confidence in the succession planning available for my clients at the larger firms where I had been a member. In larger part, I see the need for a boutique multi-state trust and estate firm that can create some conformity of documentation, excellence, expertise and methodology. We are searching for 2 experienced litigation lawyers to join our team, a mid-level litigator able to manage a part of our existing case load, and a senior partner level attorney with a portable book of complimentary business.
What role does life insurance play in your estate plan
As you develop wealth, there are well established insurance strategies for managing your estate’s tax obligations. When your personal or financial situation changes, such as when you acquire more property, marry, divorce, or have children, your insurance arrangements may need to change as well.
What are the leading causes of probate disputes?
One of the primary reasons people create wills is to ensure that their wishes are clearly articulated and honored when they die. Without a valid will in place, the decedent’s estate would be distributed per Oregon’s intestacy laws.
A spouse has a special place as your heir-at-law
In the US, you cannot simply choose to disinherit your spouse.
Does proper estate planning prevent trust and probate challenges?
A good set of documents done right and at the right time is the best prevention. The two primary purposes of estate planning include controlling what happens to your property when you die and protecting the people who depend on you when the unthinkable happens. If you...
How to discuss estate planning with your elderly parent
If you are an adult child of an elderly parent, it is essential to talk with them about estate planning. This includes discussing their wishes for end-of-life care and what will happen to their finances and possessions after they die. It can be difficult to broach the...
The Building Blocks of an Estate and Disability Plan
A large part of estate planning involves how you want your assets to be distributed upon your death. This is only one aspect of the estate planning process though. With the appropriate legal documentation, you can give money to charity, nominate guardians for your...
When should you consider contesting a will?
If you stand to inherit or believe you do, it can be disheartening to find your deceased loved one’s will says differently. Sometimes people alter their wills at the last minute or exclude favored children without telling them why. You may suspect wrongdoing. Here...
3 red flags warning of undue influence on a Will, Trust or Power Of Attorney
A well thought out estate plan includes a will, health care and legal powers of attorney, A revocable trust or a trust arising on death are common elements too. Powers of attorney, if they are well thought out, can provide peace of mind during a last illness or a...