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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