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Medicaid, Living Together, and Domestic Partnerships

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

    More and more people are living together without marriage.  This includes senior citizens.

    This can create special problems for Medicaid.

Living Together vs. Marriage

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

    It is becoming more and more common for people to live together on a long term basis, without getting married.

    One reason people give for not getting married is that they have been told that it is easier to split apart if they are not married.  This is not usually true.

Domestic Partnership Agreements

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

    No document constructed by humans can perfectly resolve all future conflicts.

    However, if you are living together, but are not married, a formal Domestic Partnership Agreement can give a great deal of predictability to the eventual dissolution of the relationship.

Incorporation as a Shield From Personal Liability

Monday, April 16, 2012

    Small to medium sized businesses often produce more liability than their owners realize.

    Often the risk comes from areas that the business owner does not immediately focus on.

State Booklet Regarding Eviction From Care Facilities, etc.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

    A useful 21 page publication has recently been made available over the internet by the Oregon Department of Human Services.

    This is titled Guidance for Successful Transitions in Oregon Assisted Living and
Residential Care Communities.

Kinds of Conservatorships in Oregon

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

    In Oregon there are potentially six kinds of protective proceedings.

    This article will outline the three kinds of conservatorships that are available.  An earlier article addressed the three kinds of conservatorships that are available.

Kinds of Guardianships in Oregon

Monday, January 2, 2012

    In Oregon there are potentially six kinds of protective proceedings.

    This article will outline the three kinds of guardianships that are available.  A later article will address the three kinds of conservatorships that are available.

Finalizing and Funding Trusts

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

    Often people go to great effort and considerable expense to prepare a trust.

At What Age Do Children Get To Decide Where They Live?

Monday, December 19, 2011

    One of the most common questions that divorced or divorcing parents ask is, “At what age do my children get to decide where they want to live, or who they want to live with?”

    The short answer is, at age 18.

Inherited Property and Divorce

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

    There has recently been a major change in the statutes relating to inherited property when there is a divorce.  This change relates to assets that are inherited by one spouse during marriage.

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