by Jim McVittie | Jun 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
It is important to let your estate planning attorney know if you own real estate that is subject to a mortgage. Most mortgages include due-on-sale clauses stating that, upon the transfer of the mortgaged property, the entire amount of the debt owed on the mortgage is...
by Jim McVittie | Mar 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
When you pass away, your family may need to sign certain documents as part of a probate process in order to claim their inheritance. This can happen if you own property (like a house, car, bank account, investment account, or other asset) in your name only and you...
by Jim McVittie | Mar 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Jerry Lee Lewis passed away in October 2022, leaving behind a long legacy, a large family, and a multimillion-dollar estate. Celebrities can give us a glimpse into lifestyles beyond our wildest dreams. But celebrities face many of the same estate planning issues that...
by Jim McVittie | Mar 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
In estate planning circles, the word “probate” often carries a negative connotation. Indeed, for many people—especially those with valuable accounts and property—financial planners recommend trying to keep accounts and property out of probate whenever possible. That...
by Alyssa Trudeau | Mar 1, 2019 | Concerns for Clients, Uncategorized
We recently became aware of a new solicitation being directed at Oregon business owners we felt you should be aware of. We received a fairly official looking notice from a company called “Workplace Compliance Services” informing us that we needed to file an annual...
