How can we best eliminate or at least lessen Oregon estate tax. Is keeping our current state residence a viable option?

You also need to consider income taxes if you move to Oregon. Our income tax is at 9% but we have no sales tax. You could consider an...

Is the Trustee fulfilling her fuduciary duties, and if not, should we request to have her removed?

The Trustee is required to give you an annual Trustees report. They also have a duty to keep you informed on the trust and any developments. A...

Is it considered unusual to request a fee schedule from an attorney doing estate planning?

If you complete an estate planning information questionnaire and have an initial meeting,, the lawyer should be able to determine what you need...

My husband died out of testate how do I find treasury bonds he may have bought? Are those bonds mine now

He probably set up an account with Treasury Direct. If you have no paperwork showing an account or if you are not a beneficiary, then you will...

Neighbor blocked forest service rd. with locked gate. my only access and est. 120 yrs. Would filing a restr. order be best?

You will need to establish your prescriptive easement in a lawsuit and as a remedy obtain a preliminary injunction and ask the court to require the...

Vacation rental next door

I also have a vacation home in Manzanita (Its not a vacation rental). You might check with the rental agency and file a complaint with the city. ...

General question about probate and costs in and probate attorney referral

Probate costs vary on the work performed, the complexity and size of the estate and the ability of the client to do some of the footwork. The...

You will need to contact the mortgage company to see if they will accept a "deed in lieu of foreclosure" Otherwise if the mortgage in not paid,...

LLC company

While you can file an online LLC, most clients do not complete the rest of the paperwork. I would spend the money to properly organize the entity...

Can I receive my LinkedIn investigation done by employees at my doctor's office?

If you are posting on LinkedIn and your posting is open to the public its like writing a column in the newspaper. However if someone poses as an...