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Vincent J. Bernabei

Vincent J. Bernabei

Vincent J. Bernabei LLC
  • Divorce, Personal Injury, Estate Planning ...
  • Oregon, Washington
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Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Nursing Home Abuse
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Elder Law
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Additional Practice Area
  • Car Accidents
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free 15 minute initial telephone consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
    Contingent fees in all injury and accident cases.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Competitive rates for high quality legal services. Often, fees may be shifted to opposing party.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Oregon
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Washington
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Attorney
Vincent J. Bernabei LLC
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Attorney
Kennedy King & Zimmer
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Attorney
Boettcher, LaLonde
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Education
University of Nevada-Reno
B.A.
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Lewis & Clark Law School
J.D.
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Awards
Outstanding Volunteer
Multnomah Bar Association
Professional Associations
Washington State Bar  # 14649
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Oregon State Bar
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Legal Answers
254 Questions Answered
Q. How to update will and add husband to house title in Oregon?
A: First, confirm that the deed to your home is in the name of your trust. If so, then you will need to amend your trust to add your husband as a trust beneficiary. If the deed to the home is not in the name of your trust, then you should transfer ownership to your trust, and then amend the trust to add your husband as a trust beneficiary. If the home is not in the name of your trust, then it will pass according to your will. Your question has some anomalies an estate planning attorney can specifically address after reviewing your trust and will.
Q. Can my transitional alimony be taken away if I move in with someone? Oregon
A: There are three kinds of spousal support in Oregon:

Transitional

Compensatory, and

Maintenance.

Transitional support helps pay for education or training so that a divorced spouse can find work, change careers, or advance in the job market. Transitional spousal support is usually of a short duration. When a judge decides if a spouse should pay transitional support, the judge considers:

The length of the marriage;

Each spouse’s financial needs and resources;

Each spouse’s job training, work experience, and employment skills;

Child-raising responsibilities;

Child support payments, and

Other relevant factors.

If there is a substantial and unanticipated change in either party's financial circumstances and the purposes of the award of spousal support have been achieved, spousal support may be modified.

You should consult with an attorney in your area to determine the reasons for your transitional spousal support award and to determine whether the support may be modified if you begin living with someone.
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Q. My mom's will had language that indicates that we don't need to do probate. Do we have to anyway?
A: Probate is not always necessary. For example, if the deceased person owned bank accounts or property with another person, the surviving co-owner often will then own that property automatically. If a person dies leaving very few assets, such as personal belongings or household goods, these items can be distributed among the rightful beneficiaries without the supervision of the court.

If, however you are relying on the will to distribute assets of value, the will must be "proved" through the probate process. The deceased person’s will can be proved by an affidavit made under oath by the witnesses to the will. If such an affidavit is unavailable, the personal presence of the witnesses may be required in court to testify that at the time the will was signed, the deceased person was of sound mind and knew what he or she was doing.

During the probate process, a personal representative is appointed. Until appointed by the court, the personal representative has no authority to act on behalf of the deceased person or the deceased person's estate. The heirs and people named in the will are notified of the probate proceeding. Assets are identified and an inventory is prepared and filed with the court. Debts are paid. At the conclusion of the probate process, the court directs distribution of estate assets to the beneficiaries named in the will.
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VINCENT J. BERNABEI LLC
8625 SW Cascade Avenue
Suite 102
Beaverton, OR 97008
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Telephone: (503) 443-1177
Fax: (503) 444-9009
Monday: 9 AM - 5 AM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)