A beneficiary designation is a way to cause an asset to pass to a beneficiary you’ve named. The process for the beneficiary to claim this asset is much simpler and faster than probate. Also, beneficiary designations are not usually affected by your Will. Divorce may prevent your ex-spouse from receiving your assets if you die. […]
Read More»Your Advance Directive (sometimes also called a Health Care Power of Attorney) is a document that gives the person you name (your “Agent”) legal authority to make your health care decisions for you if you cannot make them for yourself. It may also state your wishes regarding end-of-life care (tube feeding and life support), organ […]
Read More»Your Power of Attorney is a document that gives the person you name (your “Agent”) legal authority to deal with your assets. In Oregon, divorce does not automatically revoke an ex-spouse’s appointment as your Agent (it does in Washington). It is very important to revoke your Power of Attorney and to sign a new one. […]
Read More»If you’re like most married people, your spouse was the key to your estate plan. You nominated your spouse to be your personal representative (the person who carries out your Will with the court). You also left everything (or almost everything) to your spouse. In Oregon or Washington, your divorce automatically invalidates the provisions in […]
Read More»This blog post is the first of a seven-part series regarding the estate planning implications of divorce for individuals who are going through a divorce or have completed the process. This post serves as a road map for future posts. Divorce is an earth-shattering experience. It is one of the most difficult legal experiences you’ll […]
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