Portland, Oregon Probate Attorney Warns: Don't Fall for These Debt Collection Scams After a Death
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Portland, Oregon Probate Attorney Warns: Don't Fall for These Debt Collection Scams After a Death

In my years as a Portland, Oregon probate attorney, I've seen an alarming trend: scammers targeting grieving families with fake debt collection calls. These predators scan obituaries and public records, then approach family members claiming the deceased owed them money. Today, I want to warn you about these schemes and explain how debt really works after someone passes away.

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Portland, Oregon Trust Attorney Answers, “Is it Better to Inherit Stocks or Cash?”
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Portland, Oregon Trust Attorney Answers, “Is it Better to Inherit Stocks or Cash?”

Inheriting any assets from someone’s estate could benefit a person financially. However, it can also create some challenges. Cash and stock inheritances come with various advantages and disadvantages. Although they provide the funds someone might need to pay necessary expenses or grow their portfolio, some complications could arise.

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You're Probably Going to Accidentally Disinherit Your Kids
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You're Probably Going to Accidentally Disinherit Your Kids

I have a math problem for you: If 70% of Americans don’t have any estate planning done, and if 50% of marriages end in divorce, and if men statistically remarry 2 years after their spouse dies or they divorce, and if women statistically remarry 5 years after their spouse dies or they divorce, and if most married couples own their property jointly, how likely are parents to accidentally disinherit their kids? I don’t have an exact number for you, but the answer is: VERY likely.

Many parents consider the possibility of protecting their kids’ inheritance from evil family members, but few consider the possibility that their kids may lose their inheritance simply due to a lack of proper planning. In a word: A will is not enough.

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