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Portland Area Law Blog
Is a special needs trust right for you and your loved ones?
Estate planning encompasses a lot of different aspects of not only the distribution of your assets, but also how you and your loved ones will be cared for. It's therefore important that you identify what your goals and visions for the future are so that you can...
Oregon offers state home loans to veterans
Veterans in our state have a variety of state and federal programs that they qualify for as a result of their service to our country, especially for real estate. For example, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs helps veterans and their surviving spouses purchase a...
Fraudulent Misrepresentation is a Serious Business Tort
A tort is a bad or wrongful act that may violate the rights of other people. Torts are a central theme in personal injury law, particularly when one person’s negligent or wrongful behavior causes another to suffer a physical injury or loss. However, in Portland and...
What can you do if you discover a major defect in a new home?
Construction of a custom-built home can take anywhere from months to years from the initial design process to the end of the project. When you arrive at your new home, you expect it to meet your standards and be move-in ready. For most people, the early days in a new...
Determining if mediation is right for you
Disagreements are a part of life, and in some cases, these differences could lead to disputes. Resolving disputes is not always as easy as saying they will agree to disagree. There are many matters that require a solid resolution. Whether it is a divorce, custody...
Parking availability for small business sparks real estate case
Real estate disputes can arise in Portland and throughout Oregon for many reasons. These can be business-related, residential or commercial disagreements. It can even be a combination. In some instances, negotiation can achieve a successful resolution. In others, a...
What is required for adverse possession in Oregon?
Trespassing onto someone else’s property is generally against the law, but there are situations where a trespasser could legally claim the property as their own. Adverse possession laws may allow a trespasser to stay on the land if they meet certain criteria. Under...
Who can challenge a will in Oregon?
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...
Types of Easements in Oregon
Many plots of land in Oregon have an easement attached to them. An easement is a legal right of way for someone to use someone else’s property. In Oregon there are three types of property easements. The first type of property easement in Oregon is an express easement....
Benefits of alternative dispute resolution for a small business
When a conflict arises for a small business there are many ways for a company to react. One way is to use alternative dispute resolution. A small business owner knows that time and money are critical so using alternative dispute resolution can help a business owner...
