We’ve written about dividing belongings fairly among your children. Here’s the opposite problem: no one wants them, and everyone lives far away.
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We’ve written about dividing belongings fairly among your children. Here’s the opposite problem: no one wants them, and everyone lives far away.
A step-by-step approach to dividing furniture, heirlooms, and sentimental items among your children, before it becomes a source of conflict.
Your out-of-state will or trust may be valid in Oregon, but it may not be optimized for Oregon law. Here are the estate planning questions every new Oregon resident should ask.
An estate plan does more than distribute assets. Most of us know that an estate plan determines who receives our assets when we die. But a well-crafted estate plan can protect your spouse, guide your children, support a cause you believe in, and ensure that the people you trust are ready to act on your behalf when it matters most.
Most people think of a will as a document that gives things to people after they die. That’s true, but it’s only part of the story. A will is one of the most practical legal tools available to Oregon adults of any age or asset level.
In 2025, Catalyst Law welcomed Attorney Amanda Caffall back to the firm after she served several years in public service. Learn more about our growing legal team and how we continue to serve clients with purpose and professionalism across Portland and beyond.
Your estate plan can do more than transfer assets — it can carry forward the causes and communities that have mattered most to you. For Oregon retirees, tools like IRA beneficiary designations, donor-advised funds, and charitable remainder trusts offer powerful ways to make charitable giving more intentional, more tax-efficient, and more enduring than a lifetime of annual donations. Learn how values-based legacy planning works — and how to build one that reflects who you are.
A plan drafted in your 40s or 50s was built around a different life. In retirement, your income sources, assets, and family circumstances have all shifted — and your estate plan may not have kept pace. Here’s what to review and why it matters now.
A plan drafted in your 40s or 50s was built around a different life. In retirement, your income sources, assets, and family circumstances have all shifted — and your estate plan may not have kept pace. Here’s what to review and why it matters now.
Your will or trust may not control everything you own. Many assets, such as retirement accounts and life insurance policies, pass by beneficiary designation, and outdated or incorrect choices can override even the most carefully drafted estate plan. Reviewing and coordinating these designations is essential to ensure your assets are distributed as you intend, avoid unnecessary taxes, and protect your loved ones.