This lightly edited collection of posts from Orrin R. Onken's, Oregon Elder Law blog addresses the questions clients most often ask lawyers who practice elder law in Oregon. Written in plain language, the book gives honest practical answers about wills and trusts, powers of attorney, and the court proceedings used to protect disabled elders. The articles discuss in detail the lawyers, the professionals, and the government agencies that interact in the legal proceedings that precede the appointment of a guardian or conservator for an adult. In addition to discussions of estate planning, joint...