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When a person lacks the capacity to make decisions for him or herself, it may be necessary to appoint a guardian. A guardianship grants one person, called a guardian, the legal right to make decisions for another person, called a ward. A person must be over the age of...
Though many people believe that divorces have to be contentious, this is not always the case. The divorce process does not always have to involve two parties arguing about child care, alimony, property division, and child support in court. Instead, these family law...
Not every divorce in Oregon is contentious. Some couples understand that although there may be a lot at stake emotionally and financially in a divorce and they both have their differences that working together to reach a divorce settlement is preferable to leaving the...
Abusive relationships occur in Oregon and other states across the nation. In fortunate cases, a woman is able to escape the abuse; however, this does not always mean the fear of the abuse is over. When children are involved, the mother may express concerns regarding...
When divorce or separation affects an Oregon family, parents often worry about what the change will do to their children. It can be stressful and traumatic for a single household to be split into two, and the stress of figuring out how best to care for children in the...
There are important times during the estate planner’s life that they should consider updating their estate plan. Estate planners should be aware of what these times are and when they should update their estate plan. There are several key times to consider updating an...
When preparing an estate plan in Oregon, it is comforting to know that your possessions and assets will be passed on to a loved one. An inheritance can be a very helpful and welcoming gift for heirs; however, this is not always simple, easy and free of any costs or...
With the many challenges Americans have faced over the past year, the added stress of marital conflict has only added fuel to the fire. For Oregon couples going through a divorce at this time, it can be a relief to know that there are simpler, less expensive and less...
Most Oregon residents may associate estate planning with age and wealth—only elderly individuals with substantial wealth need to create estate planning documents. But this is far from the truth. Estate planning documents encompass more than just a will and any person...
While guardianships and conservatorships may sometimes be discussed in the same context, there are differences between the two. There is basic information about these types of relationships that may be helpful to anyone who has questions. Guardianship In Oregon, a...
