The Law Offices of Kali Yost: The Legal Matters You Need To Know About When You Create An Incapacitation Plan No one knows what the future holds. We can make our own choices right now. There is going to come a day when we cannot do that any longer. What will happen then? Are you going to be prepa...
Many people decide to use trusts as part of their estate plans. There are different types depending on the specific need of the person. A Portland Oregon trust lawyer is trained to help clients determine which one is best for them. Trusts give clients flexibility when it comes to their estate pla...
Estate planning is something that everyone should do, regardless of their asset worth or size. Planning for the future protects your family and yourself and significantly reduces the tax burden on your estate. One of the best financial choices you can make is to place some or all of your assets i...
Guardianship might become a critical issue for abandoned, orphaned or neglected children in the State of Oregon. Attorney Kali Yost, an experienced Portland estate planning lawyer invites you to learn more about this important legal concept. What Is Guardianship? A guardian is an individual give...
Living trusts can be excellent financial protection instruments for people who have specific wealth that they want to protect or ensure gets passed according to their wishes when they die. Trusts can be great diversion tools that can insulate against contested wills and tax collection. But, it is...
Can You Sell A House If Probate Has Not Been Granted? What Is Probate? Probate is the administration of the assets of someone who is deceased, and it will always be possible to sell the deceased person's house after probate has been granted. If the person who died has a will, the will must be det...
You may think of estate planning as something that people with dependents and significant assets need to do and not your child who is fresh out of high school and headed for college. However, there are a few important estate planning documents that all adults who are 18 and over need to have, and...
The death of both parents is a terrible and scary future that some children must face. It also raises various legal questions regarding who has the right to raise the child. Since both parents are deceased, there is no issue of legal custody. Rather, the child is given to a guardian, a legally as...
You love your children more than anything. While it may be hard to think about, what would happen to them if something happened to you? If you have minor children, it is essential that you have an estate plan to ensure that they will be taken care of and looked after in accordance with your wishe...
If you don't have an estate, you might be wondering if you should have an estate plan at all. The truth is that everyone should have an estate plan no matter the size of their estate. There are numerous benefits to doing this: Choose Who will Manage Your Estate and Whether to Require a Bond If yo...
Your rights as a trust beneficiary will depend on whether the trust is revocable or irrevocable. If the trust is revocable, it can be altered or rescinded at any time, which means the beneficiary has few rights at all. However, an irrevocable trust is very difficult to change and often requires a...
When the summer months hit, everyone's thoughts typically turn towards vacations and outdoor fun. Before you hit the beach, you may want to put a plan in place for your estate. You never know what's around the next corner and, if you don't plan for the future, you're leaving your family without d...
Oregon law requires that a Probate Estate must be held open for at least four months. Probate Attorneys at Kali Yost Law are here for you if you have any questions or concerns regarding your estate. For any changes regarding your Probate Estate a legal notice must be published in the local newsp...
Probate is a legal process that handles the transfer of certain assets to beneficiaries after a person's death. Many people wonder how probate will affect their estate and what it will do to the inheritance they hope to pass to their beneficiaries. A Portland probate attorney can help a client un...
The death of a loved one can be devastating for family and friends. During this time period, there are a great many decisions that have to be made. After all of the initial problems are handled, such as arranging funeral services, the family will eventually need to probate the will of the decease...
Determining how property will be distributed to loved ones after death is a daunting task. Estate planning, or, better yet, after life planning, can be confusing and risky terrain without the guidance of an experienced Portland estate planning attorney like Kali Yost. Kali Yost Law is very commit...
It is an unfortunate fact that a great many people think that estate planning is only for the rich. Nothing can be further from the truth. It is essential for everyone to have an estate plan that is specifically designed to protect their assets. Unfortunately, many people fail to take even the mo...
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is often highly emotional and stressful, and not knowing what to do with the deceased's estate poses an extra burden to the mourning family. The emotional trauma because of the death of a loved one is often accompanied by a confusion of which legal and financi...
Estate Planning for Blended Families: In life, people get second chances. This can bring much joy particularly when a person is getting remarried; however, tying the knot a second time also comes with certain challenges when it comes to your estate plan and how to provide financial support for ...
Financial planning is an important part of creating an estate plan. A Portland probate lawyer can help you understand the differences between a trust and a will. A trust is effective when you are alive, and a will is effective when you die. A will is a document that includes a list of your final...
Preparation & Peace of Mind – What a Probate and Estate Planning Attorney Will Do for You It really doesn't matter how old you are – if you own real property, or have other financial assets – you need to consider what would happen to those assets if you were to die unexpectedly. The question of h...
Portland Oregon Probate and Estate Planning Attorney at Kali Yost Law want to wish all a Happy Holiday Season. If you are in need of help regarding Probate and Estate Planning for you or your loved one, call us today @ (503) 501 – 8117 We take pride in providing a voice for our clients and insi...
