I am often asked to explain the difference between probate and trust administration and why I generally prefer trust administrations. Probate is a legal process that takes place after someone dies. It includes identifying and inventorying the deceased person’s property, paying debts and taxes, and...

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Choosing a Successor Trustee is not something to take lightly.  When an estate plan is centered around a revocable living Trust, the bulk of the assets are owned by the Trust and, therefore, under the control of the Trustee.  As long as the Settlor (the person or persons who created the Trust) is...

As we face coronavirus (COVID-19) together, it remains clear that we are strongest when we are in community — even from a distance.  Here is a link to a site managed by the Oregon Health Authority with some Every Day Tips to keep us, and our community, safe. For our part, we will continue to conduct...

As an attorney who has practiced estate planning exclusively throughout my entire career, I feel it safe to say that no matter how many specific things listed in one’s Advance Directives, it is not possible to account for every potential end-of-life scenario that could arise.  What we can do is add...