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What Oregon Probate Actually Costs — and Why Most People Are Shocked

Court fees, attorney fees, and 9–18 months of delay. Here is a realistic breakdown of what happens when you die without a trust in Oregon.

Apr 14, 20269 min read
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Estate Planning Basics

Trust vs. Will: A Direct Answer for Oregon Families

The question most estate planning clients ask first. The answer depends on whether you own real estate and how much you care about your heirs waiting 12 months for anything.

Apr 7, 20267 min read
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Planning Guide

The Five People You Need to Name in Your Estate Plan

Trustee, successor trustee, executor, POA agent, healthcare agent. Most people name the same person for everything. Here is why that is usually wrong.

Mar 31, 202611 min read
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Legal Insurance

Legal Insurance and Estate Planning: What Your Benefit Actually Covers

A plain guide to using legal insurance for estate planning — written by an attorney who works with ARAG, MetLife, Hyatt, and other providers every week.

Mar 24, 20266 min read
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Ongoing Planning

When to Update Your Estate Plan: The Life Events That Trigger a Review

Marriage, divorce, new children, a home purchase, a death in the family — each one can make your existing plan wrong. Here is the trigger list.

Mar 17, 20268 min read
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After Signing

Signing Your Trust Is Not Enough: How to Actually Fund It

A trust that does not hold your assets is an expensive piece of paper. Here is exactly what you need to do after signing to make it work.

Mar 10, 202610 min read
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Families

Estate Planning With Minor Children: What Most Parents Miss

Guardianship, age-based distributions, and who manages money for your kids if you are gone. The questions that matter most — and that most plans answer poorly.

Mar 3, 202612 min read
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