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If you have been named a beneficiary in a loved one’s last will and testament, you may be wondering whether you need the representation of an attorney. Although it is not legally required, there are several crucial reasons to have an attorney as a beneficiary. Notably, if the estate is complex, you suspect the executor is mismanaging the estate,… Read More

Spousal support can be crucial to help ensure a financially dependent spouse’s needs are met after divorce. While every case is different, and each spouse’s circumstances are unique, Oregon law allows for several types of spousal support. Notably, support is not automatically ordered in a divorce case. Courts consider a variety of factors to de… Read More

Estate planning isn’t only for the elderly. Everyone over the age of 18 should have a few basic legal documents in place in the event the unexpected occurs. Importantly, when children reach the age of majority, parents are no longer legally authorized to make decisions on their behalf. This means you would not legally be able to make medical or f… Read More

Estate planning involves much more than creating a plan to ensure your property will be distributed in the way you desire when you pass away. It can also address your preferences for end-of-life care and medical treatment in the event of incapacity. Significantly, there are several types of advance directives that can allow you to provide instructi… Read More

Litowich Law is pleased to announce our first Oregon State Bar Licensed Paralegal endorsed in Family Law, Michael Harrington. Michael met the stringent education, experience and exam requirements to become one of the first Oregon State Bar Licensed Paralegals sworn in by the Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court in 2025. The program just began… Read More

If you and your child’s other parent no longer live together due to divorce or separation, it’s essential to have a custody arrangement in place that ensures you are both actively involved in your child’s life. Significantly, there are many different types of child custody schedules that can be implemented into your parenting plan. It’s vit… Read More

Divorce can have a significant economic impact on both parties — especially on a spouse who financially relied on the other during the marriage. While spousal support can be crucial to ensure a lower-earning spouse’s financial needs are met during or after divorce, the paying spouse may not always comply with their court-ordered obligation. In… Read More

When it comes to estate planning, you may be primarily concerned with passing on assets that have significant monetary value, such as real estate, vehicles, investment accounts, and bank accounts. It can often be easy to overlook smaller items, like family heirlooms. Although objects such as timepieces, recipes, photos, quilts, letters, and militar… Read More