Caress Law, PC

10/14/2026

Trusts can be a powerful part of your estate plan 📝 but only if you understand how they work.

Join attorney Ben Rasche for a free online workshop where he'll cover what trusts are, the different types, their benefits, common mistakes to avoid, and more.

📅 October 21, 2026
⏰ 4–5 PM PT
💻 Online webinar

Register today and get your estate planning questions answered - https://caresslaw.estate/estate-planning-workshops/

10/13/2026

Your pets are family, too 🐾 Are they accounted for in your estate plan?

An estate plan can spell out who should care for them, set aside money for their needs, and make sure there’s a plan in place if you’re no longer able to care for them yourself.

A little planning now can help make sure they’re loved and looked after, no matter what.

10/12/2026

National Savings Day is a good reminder that building wealth is only part of the picture 💰

An estate plan helps make sure the money and assets you’ve worked hard to save are protected and passed on according to your wishes.

Saving helps you plan for the future. Estate planning helps protect that future. Get started protecting what you’ve built.
📲 (503) 292-8990
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🌐 https://caresslaw.estate/

10/09/2026

If you have kids, guardianship is one of the things you should probably think about 👶

Who would take care of your children if something happened to you? How do you make sure the right person is chosen? And what happens to the money or assets you leave behind for them?

In our on-demand webinar 💻 attorney Tammi Caress explains how to plan for peace of mind - https://caresslaw.estate/estate-planning-workshops/guardianship-of-minors/

10/07/2026

Having an estate plan is a great start, but even a well-intentioned plan can fall short if the pieces don’t work together.

In this episode of Navigating Estate Planning 🎙️ Tammi breaks down 7 common estate planning mistakes she sees again and again, and how to prevent them.

Tune in now – https://caresslaw.estate/common-estate-planning-mistakes/

Tune in for estate planning insights, common mistakes to avoid, and answers to questions about wills, trusts, probate, and more.

10/05/2026

Long-term care isn’t something that only happens to “other people” 🩺

Planning ahead can help you think through how care would be paid for, who would make decisions if you couldn’t, and what you want that care to look like.

Long-term care needs to be part of your plan too. Let’s make sure your plan reflects that.

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🌐 https://caresslaw.estate/

10/02/2026

Now comes the hard part… agreeing on what to do with it.

🏠 Are you keeping it, renting it, or selling it?
💰 Who pays the taxes, insurance, and repairs in the meantime?
🔑 Does one sibling want to live there?
🤝 Could one person buy out the others?
📄 What happens if everyone doesn’t agree?

Real estate can be one of the most valuable assets in an estate, and one of the easiest places for family disagreements to start.

Let’s take the guessing out of your estate plan – https://caresslaw.estate/

09/30/2026

We are living longer 🗓️ and that changes the way we need to think about estate planning.

A plan created 10 or 20 years ago may not account for a longer retirement, rising costs for long-term care, changing health needs, or an entirely different financial picture.

Our blog explores what the “longevity revolution” means for your estate plan ➡️ https://caresslaw.estate/the-longevity-revolution/

Outdated estate plan? Longer life expectancy means it's time for an estate planning review in Portland, OR.

09/28/2026

If you’ve moved to a new state, remember to add “review estate plan” to your to-do list, somewhere between changing your address and unpacking your boxes 📦

You don’t need to start from scratch, but estate planning laws change from state to state. Probate rules, taxes, property laws, powers of attorney, and document validity requirements can vary.

This is your reminder 💡 to check that your plan still works the way you intended it to.

Caress Law offers estate planning, probate & trust administration, & business planning. Contact our estate planning lawyers in Oregon today!

09/25/2026

When someone you love passes away, there’s already enough to process emotionally 🥀. But, figuring out what needs to happen next shouldn’t make it harder.

Our free guide walks you through the important first steps, common mistakes to avoid, who to notify, and what to expect during estate administration or probate.

Save it now so you have it when you need it 📥 https://caresslaw.estate/estate-planning-resources/estate-administration-probate-checklist/