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Types of Trusts: Which One is Right for You?
October 1st, 2024
A comprehensive estate plan involves much more than drafting a last will and testament. Trusts are crucial estate planning tools that can be used to provide for your family, avoid probate, plan for incapacity, and protect your assets for future generations. There are many different types of trusts that can be used in Oregon, depending on your speci…
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Categories: Estate Planning
The Benefits of Using Mental Health Professionals in a Collaborative Divorce
September 19th, 2024
Mental health professionals can play a crucial role in the collaborative divorce process. They can assist spouses with navigating the emotional challenges of divorce and help them find ways to cope with the stress that often comes with going through the process of ending a marriage. Whether your divorce is amicable or contentious, having a collabor…
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Categories: Divorce
Explaining the Different Types of Child Custody
September 19th, 2024
Child custody is often an emotional issue for parents who are divorcing or parting ways. However, it’s important to understand that custody matters aren’t one-size-fits-all. There are several different types of child custody arrangements in Oregon, depending on the needs of your family and the best interests of your child. What are the Differen…
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Categories: Child Custody
Dividing Retirement Accounts in an Oregon Divorce
July 23rd, 2024
One of the most emotional — and legally complex — issues in an Oregon divorce concerns the division of retirement accounts. Whether you’re divorcing after retirement or before, these assets are subject to division if they were acquired during the course of the marriage. However, the process for dividing retirement accounts will depend on the…
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Categories: Divorce
The Role of Advance Directives in Estate Planning
July 23rd, 2024
Estate planning encompasses much more than writing a will or putting your assets into trusts. It also involves planning for the event of incapacity. Importantly, an advance directive is a tool that can be used to help ensure your wishes are carried out regarding your medical treatment in the event you are unable to communicate them yourself. What i…
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Categories: Estate Planning
Resources for LGBTQ+ Families Adopting
June 24th, 2024
There are many children who need loving homes and adoption can be a wonderful and rewarding way to grow a family. However, there can be many challenges throughout the process — and LGBTQ+ couples can often face many hurdles. If you are an LGBTQ+ couple who is looking to fulfill your dream of becoming parents through adoption, it’s essential to…
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Categories: Adoption
What is a Revocable Living Trust?
June 14th, 2024
The first thing that comes to mind for most people when it comes to estate planning is a last will and testament. However, there are also a number of other tools that can be used to carry out your objectives. A revocable living trust can be an important part of a comprehensive estate plan. Not only can it allow you to decide how your assets will be…
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Categories: Estate Planning
A Guide to Creating a Complete Estate Plan
May 7th, 2024
Although most people know that they should have a last will and testament in place, they may not realize that a complete estate plan can include various other documents to help them accomplish their objectives. Importantly, several tools can be used to ensure your wishes are carried out after your passing and in the event of incapacity. Regardless…
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Categories: Estate Planning
Adopting a Child with Special Needs
May 7th, 2024
Adoption is a rewarding experience and a wonderful way to grow your family. However, it also takes planning and research, especially if you will be adopting a child with special needs. Whether you are adopting from foster care or through a private placement, it’s essential to educate yourself about what special needs means. You must also carefull…
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Categories: Adoption
Understanding the International Adoption Process
April 19th, 2024
Adopting a child can be a rewarding and fulfilling way to grow your family. Importantly, there are several ways you can adopt a child — you can adopt from foster care, pursue the domestic adoption path, or adopt from another country. If you are considering international adoption, it’s essential to understand what the requirements are for that p…
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Categories: Adoption
Salem attorney Sarah M. Litowich is an Oregonian through and through, with roots in rural eastern Oregon and the Willamette Valley. She is grateful for these deep Oregon roots because she learned the value of hard work and building and maintaining st… Read More
