We are an established Oregon law firm with decades of combined experience among our attorneys in our areas of practice. We are dedicated to providing you with straightforward, understandable legal advice addressing complex legal challenges that arise in the practice areas of estate planning, business, probate & trust administration, non-profit, employment, taxation, real estate, and adoptions.
We believe our clients deserve to receive the services of attorneys who possess in depth knowledge and understanding of those legal areas. To meet our clients' needs we strive hard to stay informed of the constantly changing laws and planning techniques that are a part of our practice.
We believe our clients deserve to receive the services of attorneys who possess in depth knowledge and understanding of those legal areas. To meet our clients' needs we strive hard to stay informed of the constantly changing laws and planning techniques that are a part of our practice.
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The laws that influence estate planning techniques range from complex federal tax provisions to state laws regarding inheritance, and changes occur with every legislative session and court case involving the subject. A significant portion of the practice of all of the attorneys in our office is devoted to estate planning.
Our attorneys have extensive experience representing both new and existing businesses and their owners. When advising new businesses we recognize that the task of setting up a new business can be daunting. There are many rules and regulations that your business may be subject to.
The issues become even more complex if the business will involve multiple owners or employees, the development or use of intellectual property, involvement in a heavily regulated industry, or the use of outside financing.We provide helpful practical advice to new businesses to assist them with the process of incorporation and the development of policies and agreements needed to minimize risk and avoid liability and conflicts down the road.
The issues become even more complex if the business will involve multiple owners or employees, the development or use of intellectual property, involvement in a heavily regulated industry, or the use of outside financing.We provide helpful practical advice to new businesses to assist them with the process of incorporation and the development of policies and agreements needed to minimize risk and avoid liability and conflicts down the road.
We are frequently called upon by Personal Representatives, Trustees and heirs of an estate to assist in the process of estate and trust administration.
There are a myriad of issues that may arise in either a probate or trust administration, including spousal claims, assets passing outside the will or trust to a family member, the appraisal and sale of assets, the preservation and reinvestment of assets during the period of administration, tax elections, advancements to a beneficiary, and others.
There are a myriad of issues that may arise in either a probate or trust administration, including spousal claims, assets passing outside the will or trust to a family member, the appraisal and sale of assets, the preservation and reinvestment of assets during the period of administration, tax elections, advancements to a beneficiary, and others.
Our attorneys have extensive experience in representing non-profit and charitable entities, including foundations, schools, religious organizations, civic associations, business leagues, membership organizations and other tax exempt organizations. Our attorneys have guided organizations through legal issues arising in connection with their formation, operational, governance and ongoing compliance.
Whether a state or federal tax return has been selected for audit, or estate or business planning is involved, the expertise of an experienced tax lawyer is often needed. Our law firm is well equipped to meet these needs. We can provide effective counsel and guidance on matters involving tax planning, including estate, charitable giving and business succession planning, as well as on post-death strategies to minimize estate and income taxes.
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Jeri Hurff
Oct 11, 2019
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