Oregon Elder Law: Elder law, estate planning, and probate in plain language - Softcover

Onken, Orrin R

 
9780982456422: Oregon Elder Law: Elder law, estate planning, and probate in plain language
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0982456425 ISBN 13: 9780982456422
Publisher: Salish Ponds Press LLC, 2010

Synopsis

This lightly edited collection of posts from Orrin R. Onken's, Oregon Elder Law blog addresses the questions clients most often ask lawyers who practice elder law in Oregon. Written in plain language, the book gives honest practical answers about wills and trusts, powers of attorney, and the court proceedings used to protect disabled elders. The articles discuss in detail the lawyers, the professionals, and the government agencies that interact in the legal proceedings that precede the appointment of a guardian or conservator for an adult.In addition to discussions of estate planning, joint accounts, trusts, and probate, the articles explain where elder law lawyers come from, how they get paid, how to choose one, and how to scare one away from your case.Mr. Onken explains the role of lawyers and the court as well as the role of state and federal agencies. He explains the job of court visitor and provides a rare look at the professional fiduciaries who make a living taking care of disabled elders.Orrin Onken is an elder law lawyer who practices in Fairview, Oregon and maintains the Oregon Elder Law blog (blog.orolaw.com) as a service to his elders and their families.

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About the Author

Orrin R. Onken is an elder law lawyer who practices in Fairview, Oregon. He is the author of Oregon Elder Law, a blog that addresses elder law issues in Oregon. He is a court certified mediator for probate matters. He belongs to the Elder Law Section of the Oregon State Bar, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Oregon Guardianship/Conservatorship Association, the Oregon Mediation Association, and the Oregon Gerontological Association.

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Publisher
Salish Ponds Press LLC
Publication date
2010
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0982456425
ISBN 13 
9780982456422
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
136