Wills,Trusts and Bankruptcy

There are many ways to secure the transfer of your assets after you pass away through estate planning. Wills and trusts are the two most common methods. It is important to have your affairs in order to ensure that your loved ones are cared for and your assets are distributed or maintained in the way that you intend. At the Law Office of Rod Grafe we can make that possible by using our over 30 years of estate planning experience. Click here to read an article written by Rod on how second marriages can impact your estate.

Creating a will provides instructions for how your property will be distributed upon your death. Any assets in your name must go through the state’s probate process before they can be distributed to your heirs. This takes time.

Another option is a trust. This can include anything in your estate-homes, bank accounts, digital assets, and anything else you own. One of the advantages of setting up a trust is that it can help you avoid costly, protracted probate court proceedings. By setting up a revocable living trust, you can avoid probate for virtually any property that you own, including real estate, heirlooms, antiques and bank account balances.

Please browse our site for answers to your questions on estate planning. Be sure to check out the Video page and the FAQs page. If you still have questions about estate planning come in for a one-on-one consultation. Our policy is that we do not charge for the first appointment. Call Melissa in our Portland, Oregon office at 503-768-3100.

"Grafe Law has over 30 years of experience helping people with wills, trusts, estate planning and bankrupcties. Let my experience work for you."

-Rod Grafe