Irrevocable trusts get a bad rap for being rigid—but in Oregon, they’re essential for Medicaid planning, inheritance protection, and estate-tax reduction. In this episode, Jared Hight of Track Town Law explains how giving up control can safeguard your assets, preserve benefits, and build a durable legacy.

A revocable trust without a pour-over will is like a parachute with no backup. In this episode of Passing the Baton, estate attorney Jared Hight explains what a pour-over will is, why every trust needs one, and how it protects your plan from gaps, oversights, or late-stage financial curveballs. You may never need it—but if you do, you’ll be glad it’s there. Learn more at tracktownlaw.com.

In this episode of Passing the Baton, estate attorney Jared Hight explains how revocable living trusts work, why they’re so popular in Oregon, and when they make sense—or don’t. From probate avoidance to pet clauses to property in multiple states, we cover the real advantages (and real-world limitations) of this powerful estate planning tool.

Thinking about skipping probate the smart way? Start here. Learn more at tracktownlaw.com.

Oregon’s Transfer-on-Death Deed (TODD) is a probate shortcut that works—until a refinance, title change, or missing backup beneficiary quietly breaks it. In Episode 10 of Passing the Baton, estate attorney Jared Hight explains how TODDs function, when they fail, and why recording one isn’t the end of the story. One deed. One beneficiary. Zero room for error. Visit tracktownlaw.com to keep your plan on track.

That "beneficiary" box you checked years ago? It might override your will. In this episode of Passing the Baton, estate attorney Jared Hight untangles Oregon's non-probate transfers—from payable-on-death accounts to transfer-on-death deeds—and shows how the “easy” way to pass assets can backfire if you're not careful. Learn what works, what breaks, and how to keep your accounts from rewriting your estate plan. Visit tracktownlaw.com to align your designations before they misfire.

Oregon wants a cut. So does the IRS. But they don’t coordinate, and they certainly don’t split the check. In this episode of Passing the Baton, attorney Jared Hight breaks down how Oregon’s $1 million estate tax stacks with the federal exemption, what happens when you cross both lines, and how to keep more of your estate out of government hands. Learn why trusts, gifting, and smart insurance ownership matter—especially before the federal exemption sunsets in 2026. For tailored planning, visit tracktownlaw.com.

Download a $99 will kit, skip the lawyer, and save thousands—right? Not so fast. In this episode of Passing the Baton, attorney Jared Hight explains why fill-in-the-blank estate plans often fail where it matters most: in court, when you're not around to fix them. From execution mistakes to tax traps and trust funding failures, we walk through the hidden costs of going it alone—and what you get when you hire a lawyer who actually knows Oregon law. Ready to trade boilerplate for peace of mind? Visit tracktownlaw.com.

Oregon’s $1 million estate-tax cap hasn’t budged in 13 years while housing values have doubled. Attorney Jared Hight explains how the tax is calculated, reviews five bills now in the Legislature that could raise or scrap the cap, and outlines trusts, gifts, and insurance moves you can deploy today. Listen in, then explore next-step guides at tracktownlaw.com.

Need the Oregon small estate affidavit explained fast? Estate attorney Jared Hight breaks down caps, forms, and deadlines so you can use this Oregon probate shortcut to wrap up an estate in weeks, not months. Perfect for executors and heirs. Press play, then visit tracktownlaw.com.

Need the Oregon probate process in plain English? Estate attorney Jared Hight walks you through each court-required step—filing, creditor notice, inventory, debt payment, accounting, distribution—plus timelines, costs, and strategies to cut delays. Perfect for executors, heirs, and homeowners. Press play and learn more at tracktownlaw.com.