Oregon — Using Wills and Beneficiary Designations to Avoid Probate
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Oregon you can avoid probate for many assets by using beneficiary designations, payable-on-death (POD) or transfer-on-death (TOD) registration, joint ownership with right of survivorship, and certain deeds or account registrations. A will controls only probate-distributed assets; it does not by itself avoid probate. Which tools work depends on the type […]
Read article →Buying Out Siblings' Interests in a Parent's Property in Oregon — Practical Steps
Can I buy out my siblings’ interests in our father’s property in Oregon? Detailed Answer — How a buyout works under Oregon law If you and your siblings own property together through inheritance or otherwise, you can often buy their interests so the property stays in one owner’s hands instead of being sold. The exact […]
Read article →How to Buy Out Siblings’ Shares in a Parent’s Oregon Home (Avoid a Probate Sale)
Can I buy out my siblings’ shares in a parent’s Oregon home instead of selling it through probate? Detailed answer — step-by-step guide under Oregon law This answer explains the practical steps to purchase your siblings’ interests in a parent’s house and avoid a court-ordered sale through probate when possible. This is an educational overview […]
Read article →Oregon — Can an Estate Recover Money an Heir Took from a Deceased Parent's Accounts?
Can an estate recover money an heir withdrew from a deceased parent's bank account or credit card? Brief disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For legal advice about a specific situation, consult a licensed Oregon attorney. Detailed answer — what typically happens under Oregon law When a person […]
Read article →Guardians ad Litem for Minor Heirs Before Selling Inherited Land — Oregon
How Oregon Courts Protect Minor Heirs When Real Property Is Sold This FAQ-style guide explains how Oregon courts can protect the interests of minor beneficiaries when estate real property is sold, what a guardian ad litem does, and practical steps you can expect in probate proceedings. This is educational information only and not legal advice. […]
Read article →Selling an Inherited Home in Oregon When Co-Owners Include Minors
How to Get Court Approval to Sell an Inherited Home When Co-Owners Include Minors This FAQ-style guide explains the common steps under Oregon law when co-owners who inherited a house include one or more minors. It assumes no prior legal knowledge and uses plain language. Short answer If minors share ownership of an inherited home […]
Read article →Filing a Year's Allowance (Family Allowance) Petition in Oregon: What to Include
Detailed Answer Under Oregon law, a "year's allowance" (commonly called a family or family allowance) is a short-term support payment the court can order to assist a surviving spouse, dependent children, or others entitled to support while the probate estate is being administered. The estate pays the allowance before most other distributions or creditor claims. […]
Read article →How to Handle a Parent's Estate in Oregon: Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-step guide to handling a parent’s estate in Oregon Disclaimer: This information is educational only and is not legal advice. Laws change and each situation is different. Consult a qualified Oregon attorney for advice that applies to your specific circumstances. Detailed answer — What to do first and why After a parent dies, you will […]
Read article →Oregon: How to Shift to a Small-Estate Procedure After a Year's-Allowance Limit Affects Probate
Overview and Disclaimer Disclaimer: This is educational information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. Laws change and facts matter — consult an Oregon probate attorney or the court for advice about your specific situation. Detailed Answer — How to move from a regular probate administration to a small-estate process in Oregon Short answer: […]
Read article →Oregon: Paying Back Taxes on Inherited Land When You Aren’t on the Deed — What You Need to Know
Understanding ownership, tax payments, and your rights with inherited property in Oregon Detailed answer — how Oregon law treats tax payments by someone not listed on the deed Short answer: paying back property taxes does not, by itself, make you the legal owner of inherited land in Oregon. Ownership follows the deed (and any proper […]
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