An estate plan is the legal documentation to carry out your wishes and distribute your property upon your death. An estate plan also includes planning to handle your affairs during any time when you are unable to do so, directions to medical care providers regarding decision making, and if you still have minor children, states your wishes as to whom you would like to care for your children if you should unexpectedly pass away. An estate plan will also be designed to minimize the impact of federal estate taxes, the Oregon inheritance taxes and other taxes that may be involved.

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(Originally Five Traps to Prevent Maximum Recovery of Your Personal Injury Claim)

When this article was originally written, it was presented at traps to avoid maximum recovery on a personal injury claim. The article has now been re-written as steps to take if you are injured in a situation where you believe another person or company may be responsible. While the focus here is on auto collisions, many of the points will be applicable to other situations.

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