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Wise Cat Legal brings the advantages of trust-based estate planning to all kinds of Oregon families. Your family could be one of them.

Important Facts About Estate Planning in Oregon

You want to prevent needless costs and long delays for the loved ones you leave behind. Here are some things you need to know.

Wills are for probate court

Some people think having a will keeps your estate out of the court system. That is not true. This is why trusts are so popular.

The right help matters

Your wishes may be simple, but the laws about inheritance are not. You need an experienced attorney to get it right.

Death, taxes, and more taxes

Various taxes intersect when it comes to inheriting property. A lawyer can help you plan ahead, and maybe limit the cost.

Modern planning means a trust

People from all walks of life have protected their familes with trusts for decades. New laws make trusts even easier to use for everyone.

Illness and Incapacity

A good estate plan also controls what happens when you become too sick to care for yourself. You must plan early, or it may be too late.

The internet is mostly wrong

Laws and facts vary greatly from one situation to another. Your loved ones deserve better than hallucinated A.I. slop and wild guesses.

The Wise Cat Team

The right experience and a dedication to service make Wise Cat Legal the right choice for many Oregon families. Here are the people who make Wise Cat Legal what it is.

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Attorney Chas. Horner

Chas. has practiced law in Oregon since 2008, and is the founder and managing attorney of Wise Cat Legal. OSB #080848

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Administrator Vanessa Horner

Vanessa provides operational support to Wise Cat Legal in its mission to serve its diverse client community.

Wise Cat Legal provides trust-based estate planning only, and accepts new clients on a space-available basis.

An appointment is required for all office visits.

NOTICE: Effective October 1 through April 1, for the protection of our clients and staff Wise Cat Legal will operate under cold and flu season procedures. During this period most client meetings will be held remotely via videoconference or telephone. Current clients needing in-person services to complete a project should contact us to make arrangements no later than September 1.

Wise Cat Legal is a service of Wise Cat LLC.

Wise Cat LLC has a ZERO A.I. POLICY and does not use artificial intelligence in any of its business processes or communications.


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