McKean & Knaupp Attorneys

12/30/2025

Estate Plan Self Check-up

An estate plan is a powerful tool to safeguard you and your family in the event that you are unable to manage your affairs due to incapacity or after your passing. Nevertheless, developing an estate plan is not a task that can be completed and then forgotten about.

Use this checklist to verify that your plan is thorough and continues to align with your wishes.

Estate Plans require occasional review to ensure they are still accurate, up to date, and reflecting your wishes. As you and your family grow, your estate plan may need to be revisited to ensure it...

11/19/2025

Do Your Parents Have an Estate Plan?

Help your parents secure their future! This article explores the importance of estate planning for aging parents, including effective strategies to initiate essential conversations about wills, trusts, financial powers of attorney, and medical directives. Taking these steps now ensures your parents’ wishes are respected and brings peace of mind to your family. Read the full article now!

​ Do Your Parents Have an Estate Plan? If you are part of the sandwich generation—caring for both your children and your parents at the same time—it is crucial that you know whether or not...

10/27/2025

The FBI will NEVER tell you to protect your savings by purchasing gold. NO LAW ENFORCEMENT will every contact you to tell you to buy gold. These scammers are very convincing and will scare you.

For any call, if you do not feel comfortable hanging up with them, use a second phone or walk to a neighbor to have them call the police while you stay on your phone. The police will tell you if the call is legitimate.

Authorities have identified at least four ‘gold bar scam’ cases in which Oregon victims lost tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars.

10/15/2025

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09/24/2025

A big Thank You to all who visited us at the Washington County Senior Health Fair yesterday!

We met some great folks and were able to answer many challenging questions. We also conducted an in-person class on estate planning considerations.

If you missed the class or have follow-up questions from the booth, please reach out to us for a one-on-one review of your estate planning needs.

08/14/2025

The time has finally arrived; August is National Make a Will month. If you've been waiting for the prime time, this is it.
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08/01/2025

We had a lot of fun presenting about how to get started with your Estate Plan at https://www.facebook.com/MerrillGardensHillsboro yesterday. Thanks for the invite!

Our brand new senior living community in historic downtown Hillsboro offers a great location with easy access to a wide variety of amenities, parks, museums and more!

07/19/2025

06/20/2025

🎓 PARENTS OF 18-YEAR-OLDS: LISTEN UP!
Your child is officially an adult in the eyes of the law.

Whether they’re heading off to college, the military, or still living at home—things just changed.

✔️ You no longer have the same parental authority.
✔️ In many cases, you are now barred from accessing vital information.
✔️ While you're celebrating graduation, you may not be thinking about estate planning—but you should be.

“ESTATE PLANNING” sounds like something for Grandma and Grandpa, but for 18-year-olds, it's about being prepared for the unexpected and granting authorities in advance.

Imagine: Your child is in an accident and can't communicate.​
🚫 Without a Health Care Agent or HIPAA Authorization, doctors can’t talk to you.
🚫 You can’t help with medical decisions or access crucial financial accounts.

An estate plan for a young adult includes:

🔹 Advance Directive + HIPAA Release
Allows you (or a trusted adult) to make medical decisions if they can’t.

🔹 Durable Power of Attorney
Empowers someone to manage financial or legal matters during incapacity.

🔹 Simple Will
Outlines their wishes for personal belongings and responsibilities.

It’s about peace of mind, safety, and making sure your young adult is empowered and protected.

Let’s get them set up for success (and safety)

📞 Contact us to learn more about estate planning for young adults:

McKean & Knaupp Attorneys, LLC
101 SW Washington St., Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
503-846-0707

06/12/2025

Bring a chair or blanket to sit back and enjoy the tunes from top local talent. Make sure to check out the rotating lineup of food trucks or bring your own food and drink. No alcohol.