With tax season in full swing, now is the time when companies like Turbotax or H&R Block start bombarding your inbox with advertisements for “free” tax return services. The only problem is that often when you click through the ad for “free” services, they aren’t actually…
With 2016 drawing to a close, it’s about this time of year that people start to think about their New Year’s Resolutions. Common resolutions include things such as eating healthier, losing weight, saving money, or getting more organized. However, according to a University of Scranton…
Recreational cannabis has been legal in Oregon for a little over a year. This is an area of the law that is constantly changing, making it particularly hard for growers, distributors, and retailers to stay in compliance. As of the new year, there will be several…
According to a market survey conducted in 2016 by Southwest Portland Law Group, LLC, the average cost of a Last Will and Testament, prepared by an attorney in Oregon, is between $350 and $1,500. Most people are understandably dissatisfied by this answer. The question of…
What You Should Know About Attorney Fee Awards Before Litigation As mentioned in our previous post “Can I Afford an Attorney?,” there are several statutes that require the losing party in a lawsuit to pay the attorney fees of the prevailing party. While this is…
Elder abuse is a widespread and growing problem. The National Council On Aging (NCOA) reports that as many as 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 60 have fallen victim to some form of abuse, whether physical, emotional, or financial. Sadly, only about 1…
As we all know, hiring an attorney can be expensive. This common-knowledge may prevent someone from pursuing a valid claim for a legal wrong they have suffered. Imagine how frustrating it would be to suffer legal harm at the hands of another, but feel like…
An estate plan consists of a set of documents that control the decisions that will be made on your behalf, upon your loss of mental capacity, or death. An estate plan is not as simple as drafting a will. I generally tell clients that they…
Posthumous Management of Digital Assets and the Role of Estate Planning Although it still seems a bit taboo to talk about your own demise, as estate planners we are constantly having to speak with clients about their eventual death when drafting their estate plans. While this might lead…
Starting a small business? We all know its a good idea to have liability protection, but how do you know if an LLC is right for you? What can an LLC offer you that an umbrella insurance policy cannot? Below are some of the main benefits…
