Stephen E. Kantor May 22, 1949 – November 14, 2021 We mourn the passing, and celebrate the life, of a beloved friend and a leader of our Samuels Yoelin Kantor family.    

A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows another person to step into your shoes and make decisions for you when you are unable to make decisions for yourself. If you are the person creating a POA, you are known as the principal. And the person you appoint to make decisions for

With our adoration of All Things Estate Planning, here at SYK, please take a minute to enjoy the festivities that come around this time of year for National Estate Planning Awareness Month.  What are they?  Presents?  Decorations?  Delicious food?  Feats of strength?  No such luck – just an acknowledgement that you owe it to those

“These are unprecedented times” – a phrase I think we’re all sick of hearing. As the unprecedented times become more precedented times, I’ve had time to reflect on some of the silver linings of this COVID cloud.  As we weather the storm together – apart, I’ve had the opportunity to shelter in place and work

UPDATE: On August 26, 2021, the Supreme Court lifted the stay and evictions that were previously prohibited by the CDC Eviction Moratorium may resume, unless otherwise prohibited by state and local law.  https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/21a23_ap6c.pdf Effective August 3, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) issued a new order (“Order”) placing a moratorium on residential

On June 15, 2021, Governor Kate Brown signed and enacted Senate Bill 483 into law, amending the Oregon Safe Employment Act (OSEA) to include a significant new protection for employees alleging claims for employment discrimination and retaliation under the Act. Previously, if an employee brought an action alleging discrimination or retaliation under the Act, the

Oregon Super Lawyers recently interviewed Victoria Blachly for her outstanding work on elder law cases. Complicated families and complicated medical conditions such as Alzheimer’s and dementia increase the challenging legal issues in preparing for end-of-life events, but Blachly strives for soft landings.  Read the article written about her impactful work, “Soft Landings:  Victoria Blachly Speaks