It’s moving day. You’re moving from Portland to Eugene to start a new job and be closer to your boyfriend of 3 months. The truck is packed, the kids are in their car seats, your moving checklist is complete, and it’s time to start a new life and a new job in Eugene. One small problem, you forgot to notify your ex-husband, and father of the kids, that you were moving. Surely it’s just a … Read more
Jan 4, 2013
Estate Planning and the Fiscal Cliff
Congress rang in the New Year by enacting legislation to save us all from the “fiscal cliff” the country was precariously dangling from – the “American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012”. The most important impact the legislation has on estate and gift taxes is that it makes the system that was in place over the past couple of years permanent.
As far as estate and gift tax changes go, there weren’t many made in … Read more
Oct 24, 2012
Family Dynamics and Estate Planning
Understanding a family’s dynamics in estate planning is very important. Frequently, I have clients that come to me requesting a “simple will”. For example, a couple in their mid 60s comes to my office for estate planning. They have three kids all over the age of 30. They own a primary residence, a vacation property at the beach which has been in the family for two generations that they would like the kids to receive … Read more
Aug 23, 2012
Liability Issues for LLC Members
When I meet with clients for the first time they usually tell me they want to set up an LLC so that they cannot be sued personally for the company’s business. However, limited liability does not mean absolute liability. Members of limited liability companies can be liable for company debts, obligations, and liabilities for a number of reasons.
As a general rule members of a limited liability company are not personally liable for the debts, … Read more
Jul 12, 2012
Tip Pooling in Oregon
Employers use tip pooling arrangements to distribute tips an employee receives among the employer’s various other employees. Frequently, employers create tip pooling arrangements where the employer requires the tipped employee, such as a waiter or bartender, to place a portion of tips received into a pool which is then distributed to non-tipped employees, such as dishwashers and cooks. Some employers even take a portion of these tips for management or to distribute to independent contractors, … Read more
May 22, 2012
Kevin Tillson to Speak at Local LLC CLE
Our very own Kevin J. Tillson is scheduled be a speaker at a CLE entitled “LLCs: From Formation to Special Uses“. The CLE is scheduled to take place on Tuesday June 26, 2012 all day beginning at 8:30 AM at the Red Lion Hotel & Convention Center which is located at 1021 NE Grand Avenue in Portland, Oregon. He will be specifically discussing the impact of state law on LLCs. Sign up for … Read more
Mar 27, 2012
Prenuptial Agreements and Estate Planning
Prenuptial agreements are valid and enforceable in Oregon. We frequently advise clients to have a prenuptial agreement in place if they have children from a prior relationship or this marriage will not be their first. Also, if the parties have significant separately owned assets acquired before their marriage they may want to consider having a prenuptial agreement in place. … Read more
Jan 20, 2012
Newsworthy
Our attorneys are in the news again!
Lawrence B. Hunt and Kevin J. Tillson are mentioned in an article entitled “Four Women Say Bosses Got Out of Line“.
And Kevin J. Tillson is mentioned in an article entitled “A Real Failure to Communicate“.
Check them out!
Dec 30, 2011
No Shark Fin Soup for You: Recent Changes to Oregon Laws
Possessors of shark fins, you now have one day (if you read this on December 30, 2011, to sell, trade or distribute any shark fins that you have in your possession. After December 31, 2011 you will no longer be able to sell, trade or distribute shark fins in Oregon without a license. California has enacted a similar law. After December 31, 2011, you also cannot possess shark fins in Oregon – unless you acquired … Read more
Dec 12, 2011
Personal Representative, Executor, Administrator
The words “personal representative”, “executor” and “administrator” all refer to the same individual: the person or company responsible for administering your estate when you pass away. In Oregon, we refer to this individual as the “personal representative”. Naming a personal representative in a will can oftentimes be a difficult decision because the client does not know what the personal representative is responsible for doing. We are frequently asked by clients that we’re drafting wills for … Read more
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