Oregon Estate Planning Attorney

Have you finally gotten around to working on your estate plan? That's great, because the sooner the better when it comes to writing a will and putting all of your affairs in order. Hopefully you are also looking for the professional help offered by an Oregon estate planning attorney. These specialized attorneys are located in Seattle, Washington, Portland and Eugene. Let legal match help locate an Oregon estate planning attorney near your home.

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If you are just starting your estate plan a simple will may be all you need. As your assets grow some of the many probate avoiding vehicles may be recommended to you. There are many items that can avoid probate court simply by the way the ownership is filled out. Bank accounts that say "transfer on death" or "payable on death" should avoid probate. Real estate deeded in joint tenancy with right of survivorship qualifies also. Insurance policies, retirement accounts and trusts are also on the list of probate avoiding methods.

Not putting your heirs through the lengthy and expensive process called probate should be a primary concern. Those that have ever had to hire an attorney and spend months in probate court should truly appreciate the value of planning ahead and avoiding it.

Issues regarding minor children are also a concern in your estate plan. If the children are yours be sure you have chosen a guardian. Establishing trust funds for your children is something your attorney could do for you. If there are other children in the family that are not yours, but you want to include them as heirs, trusts are a good choice.

All matters regarding taxes should take up a good deal of your estate planning time. Tax issues include the estate tax levied on your heirs as well as how personal and business taxes effect your estate.

Taxes, lawyers, real estate, insurance and financial planning, they all use lots of forms and legal documents. Legal Zoom is the one stop shop for legal documents, they just might save you a trip half way across Oregon chasing down one piece of paper.

The search for an Oregon estate planning attorney should be easy with the help of Legal Match. Fill out a form, get responses and check attorney feedback all from the comfort of your home. There is never a cost until you visit with, and hire an attorney.

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