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Valerie Kirkendall, Attorney at Law  
9250 S.W. Tigard Street  
Tigard,  OR  97223  
info@kirkendallatlaw.com  
(503) 639-4108  

 
 



Your Will (click for answers)

Your Will information provided by the Oregon State Bar.
Used with permission.


  • What is a will?
  • What are the benefits of a will?
  • Is a will expensive?
  • Is a will from another state valid?
  • Who should draft a will?
  • Can a will be changed?
  • Can I leave nothing to my spouse?
  • Can I leave nothing to my children?
  • Does a will avoid probate?
  • How much property requires having a will?
  • Can a will help avoid estate taxes?
  • Who will manage my estate?
  • What happens if I do not have a will?
  • What is a trust?
  • Can a living trust substitute for a will?
  • Can joint accounts substitute for a will?
  • Should I consider a medical advance directive?



Probate (click for answers)

Probate information provided by the Oregon State Bar.
Used with permission.


 
  • What is probate?
  • When is probate needed?
  • What happens during the probate process?
  • What is the role of the court?
  • What is a "small estate" proceeding?
  • How long does probate take?
  • What are the costs involved?
  • Does probate mean more taxes?
  • Do I need a lawyer?



Revocable Living Trusts (click for answers)

Revocable Living Trusts information provided by the Oregon State Bar.
Used with permission.


  • What is a revocable living trust?
  • Who can be the trustee?
  • How is a revocable living trust established?
  • How do revocable living trusts avoid probate?
  • What is a conservatorship?
  • What is a durable power of attorney?
  • Does a revocable living trust avoid taxes?
  • What does a revocable living trust cost?
  • What are the advantages of a revocable living trust?
  • What are the disadvantages of a revocable living trust?






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