On behalf of The Mead Law Firm P.C. | Mar 23, 2020 | Estate Administration And Litigation
When a loved one passes away, they often leave a will to explain how they want their assets distributed. Most of the time their will is followed as they desired but occasionally it is challenged. But not everyone in Oregon can challenge a person’s will. When a person...
On behalf of The Mead Law Firm P.C. | Dec 19, 2019 | Estate Administration And Litigation
Stuart Scott, the beloved ESPN anchor, died in early 2015 after losing his battle with cancer. Ever since his death, his ex-wife, his daughters and Disney have been fighting about the handling of his estate. Nearly five years into this legal battle, estate litigation...
On behalf of The Mead Law Firm P.C. | Oct 25, 2019 | Estate Administration And Litigation
With the high level of divorces that occur in the United States every year, numerous people in Oregon and elsewhere end up getting remarried and have to work on blending their families. Sometimes this is easier said than done. When it comes to the death of a parent,...
On behalf of The Mead Law Firm P.C. | Sep 27, 2019 | Estate Administration And Litigation
The person designated to be the executor of your loved one’s estate is a person he or she trusted to handle his or her final affairs. Unfortunately, not all executors are fit to fulfill their roles. Those who find themselves at odds with their loved one’s...
On behalf of The Mead Law Firm P.C. | Sep 12, 2019 | Estate Administration And Litigation
Most adults in the United States have not taken the time to prepare estate plans. Many do not even have a basic will in place. Some Oregon residents may not want to think about it, some may feel having a will is unnecessary and others simply never get to it before...
On behalf of The Mead Law Firm P.C. | Jul 9, 2019 | Estate Administration And Litigation
Closing out a loved one’s estate can prove to be a challenging task. No one looks forward to it. Everyone looks forward to getting it over with. Unfortunately, probate in Oregon can take much longer than expected if someone chooses to contest a will officially....
On behalf of The Mead Law Firm P.C. | May 9, 2019 | Estate Administration And Litigation
Estate planning is something that many Oregon residents fail to do. Why? No one wants to think about dying. The truth is, estate planning is about more than preparing for one’s death. It is about protecting oneself and preventing family conflict that may lead to...
On behalf of The Mead Law Firm P.C. | May 3, 2019 | Estate Administration And Litigation
Over the course of your life, you have built an estate. Now, you need a good steward to care for and distribute your cherished assets. You need an executor. With many people searching for an executor, they immediately think of their children. But sometimes the kids...
On behalf of The Mead Law Firm P.C. | Mar 12, 2019 | Estate Administration And Litigation
Oregon residents who want to name their pets as beneficiaries of their estates may have questions about how to do it. They may also worry that doing so could end up causing other beneficiaries to contest the contents of the estate plan, requiring litigation to resolve...
On behalf of The Mead Law Firm P.C. | Jan 31, 2019 | Estate Administration And Litigation
Though most people do not like to think about passing on, estate planning is an important tool to protect your assets for your beneficiaries. It also provides peace of mind because you know your affairs will be handled as you wish. However, you must do more than just...
