by | Aug 17, 2020 | Probate
The estates of those who recently passed away in Oregon go through probate soon after their death. Probate is a process supervised by the court system in which a will is authenticated before assets are released. Estates without a will are considered intestate and...
by | Aug 12, 2020 | Probate
Retirement accounts in Oregon may be subject to probate if you don’t name a beneficiary to the account. It may be a good idea to name an alternate beneficiary in the event that your primary beneficiary dies or is, otherwise, unable to receive funds from a...
by Richard E. Fowlks, Attorney at Law | Jan 2, 2020 | Probate
With the start of a new decade, people around the country are making resolutions for things they feel will improve life in the upcoming year and beyond. Some people are forgetting one important resolution that can help not only you as you navigate through your future,...
by Richard E. Fowlks, Attorney at Law | Jun 21, 2019 | Probate
The probate process is one that is often misunderstood. You might think that if your loved one had a will, you won’t have to go through probate; however, this may not be the case. The probate process serves a few purposes. One of these is that the will is filed...
by Richard E. Fowlks, Attorney at Law | Apr 11, 2019 | Probate
Some adults choose to create an estate plan that includes a will, and sometimes, trusts. Anyone who is responsible for the handling of the estate when a loved one passes away should be prepared for the duties that come with this task. It isn’t always easy...
by Richard E. Fowlks, Attorney at Law | Jan 18, 2019 | Probate
Thinking about having to go through probate when your loved one passes away might bring up feelings of fear and dread. It doesn’t have to be this way. In some cases, a person’s estate plan might make it possible to avoid probate. There are several things...
by Richard E. Fowlks, Attorney at Law | Aug 17, 2018 | Probate
One of the most important things you can do to protect your family members is to have an estate plan in place when you pass away. The cornerstone of this is the will. When you write yours, you don’t have to do anything extravagant. It can be fairly simple as...
by Richard E. Fowlks, Attorney at Law | May 22, 2018 | Probate
There is a lot to think about when creating or administering an estate, with probate at the top of the list. In short, probate is nothing more than a legal process that entails the distribution of assets left behind by a deceased individual. Assets can include but are...
by Richard E. Fowlks, Attorney at Law | Apr 10, 2018 | Probate
If you are a proactive kind of person, you probably get a lot of kidding for expecting the worst to happen. However, to you, it just makes good sense to anticipate the worst and make a contingency plan. This may mean having an alternative plan when your daughter wants...
