Why young adults should think about estate planning

When an Oregon resident passes away, their assets are known as the “estate.” At no point does age alter this fact. Young adults might not think about estate planning, but they should, according to many financial and legal professionals. Even someone with...

Understanding the key differences between wills and trusts

There are several estate planning tools available to an individual in Portland who wants to get their affairs in order. The goal of planning is to minimize the amount of estate tax that surviving family members, beneficiaries and heirs will pay on their inheritance. A...