Oregon: Forcing Return of Sentimental Items from a Sibling During Probate
Detailed Answer Short answer: Maybe — but it depends on whether the items are part of the estate, whether the decedent specifically left them to you, and who is acting as the personal representative (executor/administrator). In Oregon, the lawful route to force return is usually a court petition in the probate case or a separate […]
Read article →Oregon: Enforcing or Disputing an Oral Agreement About Dividing Wrongful Death Proceeds
How to enforce or dispute an oral agreement dividing wrongful-death proceeds in Oregon Detailed answer — overview This article explains how an oral agreement to divide wrongful-death recovery can be enforced or challenged under Oregon law, what practical steps people typically take, and what evidence and courts will consider. This is educational information only and […]
Read article →Oregon: How to Apply to Be Administrator (Personal Representative) of an Intestate Estate
Overview — Serving as administrator when someone dies without a will in Oregon Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Oregon attorney or the court. Detailed Answer — Step-by-step guide under Oregon law If your mother died without […]
Read article →Do I Have to Post a Bond to Serve as Administrator in Oregon Probate?
Do you have to post a bond to serve as an administrator in Oregon probate? This FAQ-style guide explains how bonds for personal representatives (administrators) are handled under Oregon law, who can waive a bond, and practical steps you can take if you’re dealing with an intestate (no will) estate. Short answer Under Oregon law, […]
Read article →Oregon: Selling an Estate House Facing Foreclosure When a Co‑Administrator Refuses to Sign
Selling an Estate House Facing Foreclosure When a Co‑Administrator Refuses to Sign — What to Do in Oregon Quick answer: If a co‑administrator of an Oregon estate refuses to sign documents needed to sell estate real property and the property is at risk of foreclosure, you generally can ask the probate court to authorize the […]
Read article →How to Get Court Approval to Release Estate Funds During a Dispute — Oregon
Get Court Approval to Release Estate Funds During a Dispute — Oregon Guide Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article is educational and does not provide legal advice. For guidance specific to your situation, consult a licensed Oregon attorney. Detailed answer — what to know and how to proceed under Oregon law When people […]
Read article →Oregon: What to Do When a Relative Refuses to Produce an Original Will
What to do if a signed original will is being withheld in Oregon Short answer: In Oregon you have several paths: ask the holder to produce the original, send a formal demand, ask the probate court to compel production or to admit a copy if the original cannot be produced, or seek court sanctions if […]
Read article →Oregon: Who Receives Leftover Proceeds When a Parent’s Home Is Sold?
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article explains general Oregon probate principles to help you understand what commonly happens when a decedent’s home is sold and creditors are paid. It is not legal advice. For advice specific to your situation, consult a licensed Oregon attorney. Detailed Answer — What typically happens to leftover sale […]
Read article →Reimbursing Yourself for Paying a Decedent’s Vehicle Lien in Oregon
Can I reimburse myself from the estate for money I paid on the decedent’s vehicle lien? Short answer: Yes — possibly. Under Oregon probate practice, someone who pays a decedent’s debt (including a vehicle lien) can sometimes be reimbursed from estate assets, but reimbursement depends on who paid, whether the payment preserved estate property or […]
Read article →Oregon: How Remaining Estate Funds Are Distributed to Children After Taxes and Claims
Detailed Answer This explains how estate funds are distributed to a decedent’s children in Oregon after the estate’s taxes, creditor claims, and administrative expenses have been paid or otherwise resolved. This is an educational overview, not legal advice. For statute text on distribution and estate administration, see the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) on descent and […]
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