Caress Law, PC

10/20/2026

We understand why DIY estate planning is tempting. It feels simple, affordable, and convenient 🫣

The problem? Estate plans are rarely one-size-fits-all. We see the same avoidable mistakes week after week, from missing signatures to outdated beneficiaries and documents that don’t work together.

Don’t take the shortcut ✂️ It could cost your estate more in the end!

Caress Law offers estate planning, probate & trust administration, & business planning. Contact our estate planning lawyers in Oregon today!

10/19/2026

Last chance to register for our FREE workshop 📝 All About Trusts

Attorney Ben Rasche will cover what trusts are, the different types, their benefits, common mistakes to avoid, and more.

📅 October 21, 2026
⏰ 4–5 PM PT
💻 Online webinar

Register today and get your estate planning questions answered - https://caresslaw.estate/estate-planning-workshops/

10/16/2026

Estate planning isn’t only about who receives your assets. It can also be about the causes you care about.

Many of our clients want to support a church, a local nonprofit, or a medical organization that helped someone they love. With the right planning, charitable giving may also offer tax advantages, reduce the size of a taxable estate, and even create income for you or your family during your lifetime.

When your plan reflects what matters to you, it becomes something truly meaningful.

See how giving can fit into your estate plan: https://caresslaw.estate/

10/15/2026

👻 It's spooky season, and we're bringing back our Estate Planning Horror Stories!

A six-figure tax bill. A family torn apart over a bank account. A trust that didn't actually avoid probate 😱

Watch the full episode and make sure your estate plan doesn't come back to haunt your family!
https://caresslaw.estate/estate-planning-horror-stories-part1/

Tune in for estate planning insights, common mistakes to avoid, and answers to questions about wills, trusts, probate, and more.

10/14/2026

Trusts can be a powerful part of your estate plan 📝 but only if you understand how they work.

Join attorney Ben Rasche for a free online workshop where he'll cover what trusts are, the different types, their benefits, common mistakes to avoid, and more.

📅 October 21, 2026
⏰ 4–5 PM PT
💻 Online webinar

Register today and get your estate planning questions answered - https://caresslaw.estate/estate-planning-workshops/

10/13/2026

Your pets are family, too 🐾 Are they accounted for in your estate plan?

An estate plan can spell out who should care for them, set aside money for their needs, and make sure there’s a plan in place if you’re no longer able to care for them yourself.

A little planning now can help make sure they’re loved and looked after, no matter what.

10/12/2026

National Savings Day is a good reminder that building wealth is only part of the picture 💰

An estate plan helps make sure the money and assets you’ve worked hard to save are protected and passed on according to your wishes.

Saving helps you plan for the future. Estate planning helps protect that future. Get started protecting what you’ve built.
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🌐 https://caresslaw.estate/

10/09/2026

If you have kids, guardianship is one of the things you should probably think about 👶

Who would take care of your children if something happened to you? How do you make sure the right person is chosen? And what happens to the money or assets you leave behind for them?

In our on-demand webinar 💻 attorney Tammi Caress explains how to plan for peace of mind - https://caresslaw.estate/estate-planning-workshops/guardianship-of-minors/

10/07/2026

Having an estate plan is a great start, but even a well-intentioned plan can fall short if the pieces don’t work together.

In this episode of Navigating Estate Planning 🎙️ Tammi breaks down 7 common estate planning mistakes she sees again and again, and how to prevent them.

Tune in now – https://caresslaw.estate/common-estate-planning-mistakes/

Tune in for estate planning insights, common mistakes to avoid, and answers to questions about wills, trusts, probate, and more.