Bartholomew Law
LightNews LightNews
banner
bartholomewlaw.com
Bartholomew Law
@bartholomewlaw.com
8 followers 12 following 33 posts
Trusts, Wills, & Estate Tax Planning by a Bend, Oregon lawyer focused solely on Estate Planning & Administration. Posts not intended as legal advice.
www.bartholomewlaw.com
Posts Replies Media Videos
bartholomewlaw.com
National Make a #Will Month is a great time to ensure your complete #estate #plan is up to date. Learn more at www.bartholomewlaw.com/news/2025/08...
More: www.bartholomewlaw.com#news
#makeawillmonth #estateplanning #estateplan #trusts #wills #willsandtrusts #centraloregon #bendoregon #bend #oregon
2025 Make a Will Month – Estate Planning Attorney - Bend, Oregon - Bartholomew Law
Have you received an email from your favorite charity lately? Many non-profit organizations recognize August as “National Make a Will Month” to promote legacy gifts. Whatever the motivation, as the su...
www.bartholomewlaw.com
August 5, 2025 at 7:39 PM
bartholomewlaw.com
H.R.1 increases federal #estate #tax #exemption to $15M next year, but #Oregon exemption remains unchanged at $1M. Learn more at www.bartholomewlaw.com/news/2025/07...
More: www.bartholomewlaw.com#news
#HR1 #taxes #estatetax #estateplanning #planning #trusts #wills #centraloregon #bendoregon #bend
H.R.1 & Estate Tax Exemptions – Estate Planning Attorney - Bend, Oregon - Bartholomew Law
Public Law No. 119-21 (H.R.1, 119th Cong.) § 70106 will increase the federal estate and gift tax lifetime exemption amount to $15,000,000 in 2026. While this lofty exemption may seem aspirational at b...
www.bartholomewlaw.com
July 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
bartholomewlaw.com
Happy #IndependenceDay, #Central #Oregon! Read more at www.bartholomewlaw.com/news/2025/07...
More news: www.bartholomewlaw.com#news
#estateplanning #4thofjuly #baldeagle #eagle #trusts #wills #centraloregon #bendoregon #bend #outdoors #bird #birds #birding #landscape #nature #photography #pnw
A bald eagle soars over Oregon.
July 2, 2025 at 9:33 PM
bartholomewlaw.com
Are you planning to leave a #legacy #gift? Learn more about how #charitable #gifts fit into an #estate #plan at www.bartholomewlaw.com/news/2025/06...
More: www.bartholomewlaw.com#news
#estateplanning #estateplan #legacygift #donation #taxes #trusts #wills #centraloregon #bendoregon #bend #oregon
Legacy Gifts – Estate Planning Attorney - Bend, Oregon - Bartholomew Law
For many people, charitable gifts are an important part of their estate plan. Whether as a planned specific gift or as a backup beneficiary, naming a charitable organization in your estate plan can be...
www.bartholomewlaw.com
June 24, 2025 at 7:48 PM
bartholomewlaw.com
Congratulations #Central #Oregon #Graduates! Read more at www.bartholomewlaw.com/news/2025/06...
More news: www.bartholomewlaw.com#news
#estateplanning #estateplan #estate #plan #graduation #graduate #grad #trusts #wills #willsandtrusts #centraloregon #bendoregon #bend
Congratulations Graduates! – Estate Planning Attorney - Bend, Oregon - Bartholomew Law
Graduation ceremonies are taking place across Central Oregon this week. Bartholomew Law LLC would like to extend our congratulations to the many accomplished graduates embarking on their next adventur...
www.bartholomewlaw.com
June 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
bartholomewlaw.com
Do you need a #Nomination of #Conservator and #Guardian? Learn more at www.bartholomewlaw.com/news/2025/06...
More news: www.bartholomewlaw.com#news
#estateplanning #estateplan #estate #conservatorship #guardianship #guardianandconservator #trusts #wills #willsandtrusts #centraloregon #bendoregon
Conservators and Guardians – Estate Planning Attorney - Bend, Oregon - Bartholomew Law
What would happen if you became completely incapacitated? Who would care for you? Who would manage your finances? In many cases, a Power of Attorney could be useful, but in some situations a court mig...
www.bartholomewlaw.com
June 2, 2025 at 11:41 PM
bartholomewlaw.com
Are your minor children accounted for in your #estateplan? Learn more at: www.bartholomewlaw.com/news/2025/05...
More news: www.bartholomewlaw.com#news
#estateplanning #parent #dad #mom #guardian #conservator #guardianandconservator #trusts #wills #willsandtrusts #bendoregon #bend #centraloregon
Guardians & Conservators for Minor Children – Estate Planning Attorney - Bend, Oregon - Bartholomew Law
Who would care for your children if something were to happen to you before they are adults? If you were to pass away or become permanently incapacitated while your child is still underage, a court wou...
www.bartholomewlaw.com
May 27, 2025 at 11:03 PM
bartholomewlaw.com
Beauty in #CentralOregon: #Sunset #Clouds over #Sisters, #Oregon, 24:1 #TimeLapse: www.bartholomewlaw.com/videos/2024/...
More: www.bartholomewlaw.com/centralorego...
#outdoors #sunsets #cloud #sky #goldenhour #landscape #landscapes #landscapephotography #nature #photography #sistersoregon #pnw
Video: Sunset Clouds over Sisters – Estate Planning Attorney - Bend, Oregon - Bartholomew Law
Trusts, Wills, & Estate Tax Planning by a Bend lawyer focused solely on Estate Planning & Administration. Fair Flat Rates, Custom Solutions, Responsive Service.
www.bartholomewlaw.com
May 23, 2025 at 12:23 AM
bartholomewlaw.com
Have you considered appointing a Power of Attorney? Learn more at www.bartholomewlaw.com/news/2025/05...
More news: www.bartholomewlaw.com#news
#estateplanning #powerofattorney #trusts #wills #willsandtrusts #centraloregon #bendoregon #bend #oregon
Powers of Attorney – Estate Planning Attorney - Bend, Oregon - Bartholomew Law
Have you considered who would manage your estate if you became incapacitated or were otherwise unable to manage your assets? Many everyday tasks, such as visiting the bank or paying a bill, require yo...
www.bartholomewlaw.com
May 22, 2025 at 12:07 AM
bartholomewlaw.com
Beauty in #CentralOregon: #Junipers & #Clouds, #DeschutesNationalForest, NW of #Bend, #Oregon, 24:1 #TimeLapse: www.bartholomewlaw.com/videos/2024/...
More: www.bartholomewlaw.com/centralorego...
#outdoors #trees #juniper #cloud #landscape #landscapephotography #nature #photography #bendoregon #pnw
Video: Junipers & Clouds, Northwest of Bend – Estate Planning Attorney - Bend, Oregon - Bartholomew Law
Trusts, Wills, & Estate Tax Planning by a Bend lawyer focused solely on Estate Planning & Administration. Fair Flat Rates, Custom Solutions, Responsive Service.
www.bartholomewlaw.com
May 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
bartholomewlaw.com
Beauty in #CentralOregon: #Sunset #Clouds over #MtWashington from #Bend, #Oregon, 24:1 #TimeLapse: www.bartholomewlaw.com/videos/2024/...
More: www.bartholomewlaw.com/centralorego...
#outdoors #cloud #sun #mountain #mountains #landscape #landscapephotography #nature #photography #bendoregon #pnw
Video: Sunset Clouds over Mt. Washington from Bend – Estate Planning Attorney - Bend, Oregon - Bartholomew Law
Trusts, Wills, & Estate Tax Planning by a Bend lawyer focused solely on Estate Planning & Administration. Fair Flat Rates, Custom Solutions, Responsive Service.
www.bartholomewlaw.com
May 15, 2025 at 12:57 AM
bartholomewlaw.com
Beauty in #CentralOregon: #Canyon #Creek, #DeschutesNationalForest, N of #CampSherman, #Oregon: www.bartholomewlaw.com/videos/2024/...
www.bartholomewlaw.com/centralorego...
#outdoors #river #stream #water #metolius #landscape #landscapephotography #nature #photography #campshermanoregon #pnw
Video: Canyon Creek, North of Camp Sherman – Estate Planning Attorney - Bend, Oregon - Bartholomew Law
Trusts, Wills, & Estate Tax Planning by a Bend lawyer focused solely on Estate Planning & Administration. Fair Flat Rates, Custom Solutions, Responsive Service.
www.bartholomewlaw.com
May 13, 2025 at 9:29 PM
bartholomewlaw.com
Have you considered #backup #beneficiaries for your #estate? Learn more at www.bartholomewlaw.com/news/2025/05...
More news: www.bartholomewlaw.com#news
#estateplanning #beneficiary #perstirpes #backups #contingent #intestate #trusts #wills #willsandtrusts #centraloregon #bendoregon #bend #oregon
Backup Beneficiaries – Estate Planning Attorney - Bend, Oregon - Bartholomew Law
Have you considered backup beneficiaries for your estate? While it may be unlikely, it is possible that your intended beneficiaries could predecease you. It is important to include backup beneficiarie...
www.bartholomewlaw.com
May 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM
bartholomewlaw.com
Beauty in #CentralOregon: Candle #Creek, #DeschutesNationalForest, NW of #Sisters, #Oregon: www.bartholomewlaw.com/videos/2025/...
View more: www.bartholomewlaw.com/centralorego...
#outdoors #river #water #landscape #landscapephotography #nature #naturephotography #photography #sistersoregon #pnw
Video: Candle Creek, Northwest of Sisters – Estate Planning Attorney - Bend, Oregon - Bartholomew Law
Trusts, Wills, & Estate Tax Planning by a Bend lawyer focused solely on Estate Planning & Administration. Fair Flat Rates, Custom Solutions, Responsive Service.
www.bartholomewlaw.com
May 10, 2025 at 2:06 AM
bartholomewlaw.com
Are your #healthcare wishes accounted for? Learn more about #AdvanceDirectives for #Health #Care at www.bartholomewlaw.com/news/2025/04...
More news: www.bartholomewlaw.com#news
#estateplanning #advancedirective #trusts #wills #willsandtrusts #centraloregon #bendoregon #bend #oregon
Advance Directives for Health Care – Estate Planning Attorney - Bend, Oregon - Bartholomew Law
Have you discussed your health care preferences with your loved ones? Would the right person be able to make decisions for you if you were incapacitated? In Oregon, an advance directive for health car...
www.bartholomewlaw.com
May 8, 2025 at 12:50 AM
bartholomewlaw.com
Balancing #Rocks, #DeschutesNationalForest, #Metolius, #Lake #BillyChinook, #Oregon, 24:1 #TimeLapse: www.bartholomewlaw.com/videos/2024/...
#FilmingLocation for #cougar scene in #HomewardBound
More: www.bartholomewlaw.com/centralorego...
#outdoors #landscape #nature #photography #centraloregon #pnw
Video: Balancing Rocks, Metolius Arm of Lake Billy Chinook – Estate Planning Attorney - Bend, Oregon - Bartholomew Law
Trusts, Wills, & Estate Tax Planning by a Bend lawyer focused solely on Estate Planning & Administration. Fair Flat Rates, Custom Solutions, Responsive Service.
www.bartholomewlaw.com
May 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
bartholomewlaw.com
Moments of beauty in #CentralOregon: #DeschutesRiver #Waves, #DeschutesNationalForest, SW of #Bend, #Oregon: www.bartholomewlaw.com/videos/2024/...
More: www.bartholomewlaw.com/centralorego...
#outdoors #river #water #landscape #landscapes #nature #naturephotography #photography #bendoregon #pnw
Video: Deschutes River Waves, Southwest of Bend – Estate Planning Attorney - Bend, Oregon - Bartholomew Law
Trusts, Wills, & Estate Tax Planning by a Bend lawyer focused solely on Estate Planning & Administration. Fair Flat Rates, Custom Solutions, Responsive Service.
www.bartholomewlaw.com
May 7, 2025 at 12:16 AM
bartholomewlaw.com
Aiming to minimize #estate #taxes? Learn more about lifetime gifting strategies at www.bartholomewlaw.com/news/2025/05...
More: www.bartholomewlaw.com#news
#tax #estatetax #estatetaxes #annualexclusion #gifting #estateplanning #trusts #wills #willsandtrusts #centraloregon #bendoregon #bend #oregon
2025 Annual Exclusion – Estate Planning Attorney - Bend, Oregon - Bartholomew Law
Gifts of unappreciated property (like cash or its equivalent) below the Annual Exclusion amount are an excellent tool for tax free wealth transfer to your heirs. For 2025, the Annual Exclusion per Don...
www.bartholomewlaw.com
May 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
bartholomewlaw.com
Moments of beauty in #CentralOregon: #Tranquil Fall #River, #DeschutesNationalForest, SW of #Sunriver, #Oregon: www.bartholomewlaw.com/videos/2024/...
View more: www.bartholomewlaw.com/centralorego...
#outdoors #landscape #landscapes #landscapephotography #nature #naturephotography #photography #pnw
Video: Tranquil Fall River, Southwest of Sunriver – Estate Planning Attorney - Bend, Oregon - Bartholomew Law
Trusts, Wills, & Estate Tax Planning by a Bend lawyer focused solely on Estate Planning & Administration. Fair Flat Rates, Custom Solutions, Responsive Service.
www.bartholomewlaw.com
May 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
bartholomewlaw.com
Moments of beauty in #CentralOregon: #Buck Grooms, Stretches, & Walks Away in #Bend, #Oregon: www.bartholomewlaw.com/videos/2025/...
View more: www.bartholomewlaw.com/centralorego...
#outdoors #deer #animal #animals #wildlife #wildlifephotography #landscape #nature #photography #bendoregon #pnw
Video: Buck Grooms, Stretches, & Walks Away in Bend – Estate Planning Attorney - Bend, Oregon - Bartholomew Law
Trusts, Wills, & Estate Tax Planning by a Bend lawyer focused solely on Estate Planning & Administration. Fair Flat Rates, Custom Solutions, Responsive Service.
www.bartholomewlaw.com
May 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
bartholomewlaw.com
Moments of beauty in #CentralOregon: Dead #Tree & #Clouds, #DeschutesNationalForest, NW of #Sisters, #Oregon. 24:1 #TimeLapse: www.bartholomewlaw.com/videos/2025/...
View more: www.bartholomewlaw.com/centralorego...
#outdoors #trees #landscape #nature #photography #sistersoregon #pnw
Video: Dead Tree & Clouds, Northwest of Sisters – Estate Planning Attorney - Bend, Oregon - Bartholomew Law
Trusts, Wills, & Estate Tax Planning by a Bend lawyer focused solely on Estate Planning & Administration. Fair Flat Rates, Custom Solutions, Responsive Service.
www.bartholomewlaw.com
May 3, 2025 at 12:56 AM
bartholomewlaw.com
Will your estate be subject to state or federal #estate #taxes? Learn more at www.bartholomewlaw.com/news/2025/04...
More news: www.bartholomewlaw.com#news
#trusts #wills #willsandtrusts #tax #estatetax #estatetaxes #exclusionamount #centraloregon #bendoregon #bend #oregon
2025 Estate Tax Thresholds – Estate Planning Attorney - Bend, Oregon - Bartholomew Law
For 2025, in Oregon, the state estate tax filing threshold remains $1,000,000. Many people are surprised to learn of this potential tax burden—Oregon is one of only 12 states that impose estate taxes ...
www.bartholomewlaw.com
May 2, 2025 at 11:10 PM
bartholomewlaw.com
Enjoy the peace of mind offered by these moments of beauty from #CentralOregon: Great Horned #Owl in #Bend, #Oregon: www.bartholomewlaw.com/videos/2025/...
View more: www.bartholomewlaw.com/centralorego...
#outdoors #bird #birds #birding #owls #landscape #nature #photography #bendoregon #pnw
Video: Great Horned Owl, Bend – Estate Planning Attorney - Bend, Oregon - Bartholomew Law
Trusts, Wills, & Estate Tax Planning by a Bend lawyer focused solely on Estate Planning & Administration. Fair Flat Rates, Custom Solutions, Responsive Service.
www.bartholomewlaw.com
May 2, 2025 at 10:02 PM
bartholomewlaw.com
Moments of beauty in #CentralOregon: #Deer grooming each other on Green Ridge, #DeschutesNationalForest, NW of #Sisters, #Oregon: www.bartholomewlaw.com/videos/2024/...
View more: www.bartholomewlaw.com/centralorego...
#outdoors #animal #animals #landscape #nature #photography #sistersoregon #pnw
Video: Deer Grooming Each Other, Northwest of Sisters – Estate Planning Attorney - Bend, Oregon - Bartholomew Law
Trusts, Wills, & Estate Tax Planning by a Bend lawyer focused solely on Estate Planning & Administration. Fair Flat Rates, Custom Solutions, Responsive Service.
www.bartholomewlaw.com
May 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
bartholomewlaw.com
What happens if you pass away without any documents in place? Learn about Intestate Succession in our latest “Passing Assets after Passing” post on #estateplanning: www.bartholomewlaw.com/news/2024/09...
More news: www.bartholomewlaw.com#news
#trusts #wills #willsandtrusts #intestate #bendoregon
Intestate Succession – Estate Planning Attorney - Bend, Oregon - Bartholomew Law
What happens to your assets after your death? It depends on what, if any, legal documents you have in place to direct the distribution of those assets. Generally speaking, assets can pass to beneficia...
www.bartholomewlaw.com
May 2, 2025 at 5:56 PM