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What is a prenup? Prenups are legal agreements made before marriage. They cover issues like assets, debts, and income. They spur a lot of interesting conversations such as what happens if you have kids and one of you will stay home for some time. They can be changed or revoked at any time, so if […]

What is a Living Will and Advance Directive? Do I need both? A living will is a document that can be used to tell your doctor and family the medical care you would want to receive if you are unable to speak for yourself. In Oregon, a living will is called an Advance Directive (i.e. […]

How does the probate process work in Oregon? What is probate? Probate is a legal proceeding that allows the Personal Representative of an estate to collect and distribute assets on a person’s death. It’s also the name of a court process that may be necessary to transfer title to real property (land) or other property […]

  How long does the court process take versus mediation/collaborative? Divorce is a stressful time for everyone involved. If you are considering divorce, it is important to understand the different options available to you and how long each process takes. There may be benefits to one over another and it is best that you understand […]

10 Tips for Talking to Kids About Divorce. Regardless of the circumstances of your divorce, telling your children about it is one of the most anxiety inducing tasks for parents. Here are a few quick tips from our colleague, Meg Merrill, MSW, Family Mediator, and Coach to consider for your initial conversation. 1. Tell Them […]

We are excited to announce that Myah Kehoe and Marisa Moneyhun have both been selected to the 2021 Oregon Rising Stars list! This is the seventh consecutive year for Myah and the second consecutive year for Marisa. Each year, no more than 2.5% of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team […]

What is an Advanced Directive? In Oregon, the advance directive form is set by statute and allows you to choose a person, or people, to make health care decisions for you in the event you become too sick to speak for yourself. An advanced directive also allows you to share what kinds of medical treatment […]

What is a will? A will is a legal document that lays out an individual’s wishes regarding the distribution of his or her assets after death. In addition, a will can explain wishes regarding the care of an individual’s children and pets, and outline funeral and cremation arrangements. Generally, a will applies to assets that […]

We have some exciting news! Kehoe Law, LLC and The Law Office of Marisa Moneyhun, LLC, have decided to merge their practices, effective immediately. This means that we will be able to offer clients assistance with everything from divorce, custody cases, and prenuptial agreements to trusts, wills, and probate. Myah has been focused on Collaborative […]