Law Offices of Nay & Friedenberg LLC

10/21/2024

We were honored to be part of Guardian Partners' 10th Anniversary celebration and deeply grateful for the recognition of our commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals. It’s been an incredible journey supporting this vital mission, and we look forward to continuing our work together to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

https://naylaw.com/blog/recognition-by-guardian-partners/

09/23/2024

🚨 Registration Now Open: Law School for Social Workers!
Join us for an engaging, virtual event designed to help social workers navigate complex legal issues and better serve their clients.

🔗Learn More: https://naylaw.com/lssw
💰 Registration Fee: $30
📅 Date: November 8th, 2024
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PST)
💻 Location: Zoom Webinar
🎓 Earn: 3 NASW Credits

This interactive session covers key topics such as:

✅ Navigating sensitive client conversations
✅ Understanding guardianships, conservatorships, and advance directives
✅ Medicaid and elder law essentials

Don’t miss your chance to level up your expertise and gain practical tools that will empower you to guide clients through important decisions. This is your opportunity to grow your skills and provide greater value and support to your clients. See you there!

NASW Oregon Chapter

Join us and learn how to better assist your clients when they need you the most. Hone your skills in navigating sensitive discussions, steering your clients through legal pathways, and empowering them to make informed decisions. Here's a sneak peek into what you'll learn: The Power and Pitfalls of P...

09/19/2024

📢 Register Now for Law School for Social Workers -

Registration is now open! Level up your expertise in this interactive Zoom session, where you’ll master sensitive conversations, navigate legal complexities, and empower your clients to make informed decisions. Seats are limited—register now to secure your spot! 💼

09/11/2024

Save the Date: Law School for Social Workers! 📅 -

Join us and learn how to better assist your clients when they need you the most. Hone your skills in navigating sensitive discussions, steering your clients through legal pathways, and empowering them to make informed decisions.

03/03/2023

https://naylaw.com/blog/attorney-tony-abrams-on-working-with-oregon-community-foundation/

The Oregon Community Foundation is a great resource if you are looking to include charitable beneficiaries in your estate planning.

06/02/2021

When an attorney asks if you have a Will, does he or she mean a Last Will and Testament, a Pour-Over Will, a Living Will, or all of the above? You may be thinking, “I thought these were all the same thing!” These documents are, in fact, drafted to accomplish very different objectives. Legal documents can be confusing. So, let’s cut through the legal lingo and provide some descriptions that will help you decide which of the documents may be good for you.

You may be thinking, “I thought these were all the same thing!” These documents are, in fact, drafted to accomplish very different objectives

03/22/2021

Q: I am married with a prenuptial agreement, do I also need a Will or a Trust?

A: A prenuptial agreement is a contract between spouses that binds you in the event of a death or divorce. It sometimes addresses obligations during the marriage. It can only be changed by mutual agreement...

If I am married with a prenuptial agreement that includes provisions at my death, do I also need a Will or a Trust?

09/23/2020

Ever wonder about online drafting services for your estate planning needs? Here are three reasons why you should hire an attorney instead.

We often get the question from potential clients regarding whether they should hire us or use an online drafting service to create their estate planning documents…

08/04/2020

If you receive an annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from a tax-deferred retirement account like an IRA or 401k and don’t need the income this year, Congress has granted a one-time exception to the required minimum distribution. Not receiving your RMD may lower your taxable income, and you don’t have to take out more next year to make it up. Simply put: if you don’t need the additional income and the taxes an RMD provides, you don’t have to take it.

There’s more to this rule than can be covered in a short blog post, so speak with your financial planner or plan administrator right away.

When Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in March of this year, most people focused in on the stimulus payment. However, if you have retirement savings, there may be additional helpful provisions in the Act…

06/11/2020

The Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, has resulted in most individuals receiving a one-time Economic Impact payment from the IRS to help them stay afloat during these difficult times while simultaneously providing a boost to the national economy. People with disabilities and elderly people who receive SSI and Medicaid benefits are among those who have received the stimulus checks.
Fortunately, the COVID-19 Economic Impact stimulus checks should not disqualify SSI recipients or Medicaid beneficiaries. Here’s why...

The Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, has resulted in most individuals receiving a one-time Economic Impact payment from the IRS…

04/28/2020

Many of us have more time on our hands during this novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. One silver lining is this gives us a chance to tackle some of those items on our To-Do lists. Tasks like organizing the garage, learning to cut hair, and yes, estate planning. Now is a great opportunity to take advantage of this extra time by creating an estate plan or updating existing estate planning documents.

Proper estate planning ensures that directions are in place to safeguard your health and manage your assets in the event of incapacity or death. If you answer “yes” to any of the following questions, it is probably time to consider getting your estate planning completed or updated.

Many of us have more time on our hands during this novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. One silver lining is this gives us a chance to tackle some of those items on our To-Do lists…

04/07/2020

Many of us are now finding time to catch up on our to-do lists. When you get to #3, give us a call. We can help. Most of our staff is working remotely and we are handling all appointments over the phone or through video conferencing. 503-245-0894.