Oregon: How to Find Out Where Sale Proceeds from Your Dad’s House Will Go
How to Find Out Exactly Where Sale Proceeds from Your Dad’s House Will Go Not legal advice. This is general information about Oregon law to help you decide whether to consult a lawyer. Detailed Answer — Step‑by‑step guide for Oregon If your father’s house is sold (while he was alive or after his death), where […]
Read article →Oregon — Can a Prenuptial Agreement Affect a Life Estate or Your Inheritance, and What to Do If the Executor Refuses to Provide It?
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes — in Oregon a valid prenuptial (premarital) agreement can change how property is treated on death and can limit or waive a spouse’s inheritance or other property rights, and that can indirectly affect a life estate or your eventual share. If the executor (personal representative) refuses to provide the agreement […]
Read article →Oregon: How to Verify an Executor’s Calculation of Your Share from a Sibling’s House Sale
How to Confirm an Executor Correctly Calculated Your Share from the Sale of a Sibling’s House — Oregon Probate Quick answer If your sibling’s estate sold real estate, you can verify the executor’s calculation by getting the estate accounting and sale documents, recomputing the net sale proceeds, and applying the will or Oregon’s intestacy rules […]
Read article →Selling a Deceased Parent’s House During Probate in Oregon
Can a Deceased Parent’s House Be Sold While an Estate Is in Probate in Oregon? Short answer: Yes — but only through the estate’s personal representative (executor or administrator), and subject to the mortgage, lender requirements, creditor claims, and possible court oversight. How the mortgage is handled (paid off, assumed, or subordinated) depends on the […]
Read article →Selling a Deceased Parent's House in Oregon: Small Estate Rules and Creditor Notice
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article is educational only and does not provide legal advice. For advice about your particular situation, contact a licensed Oregon attorney or the probate court clerk. Detailed Answer Short answer: Usually no — the Oregon small‑estate procedures that let a relative collect personal property do not require a […]
Read article →Oregon: How to Prove the Value of a Decedent’s Vehicles During Probate
Understanding How to Prove Vehicle Value for an Oregon Probate Estate Disclaimer: This is educational information only and not legal advice. Consult a licensed Oregon attorney for advice about your specific situation. Short answer — what the court expects When you administer a decedent’s estate in Oregon, the personal representative (executor or administrator) generally must […]
Read article →Proving the Value of a Decedent’s Vehicles in Oregon Probate
This FAQ-style guide explains how a personal representative or heir can prove the value of a decedent’s vehicles in an Oregon probate. The guidance covers practical steps, what courts expect, and examples of acceptable evidence. This is educational only and not legal advice. Detailed Answer: How to prove the value of a decedent’s vehicle in […]
Read article →Oregon: How to Get Appointed as a Limited Personal Representative in the Small Estate Process
Overview This FAQ explains, under Oregon law, the practical steps someone typically takes to get appointed as a limited personal representative in a small‑estate procedure so they can run a notice to creditors and (if possible) sell real property. This is general information only and not legal advice. Laws and court rules change; consult an […]
Read article →Oregon: Can a Will Override an Operating Agreement to Transfer Business Interests?
Detailed Answer Short answer: In most cases under Oregon law, a last will and testament cannot unilaterally override an LLC operating agreement or other binding business agreement to change how a deceased member's business interest is treated. A will can direct who receives your estate assets, but it cannot free a transferred interest from contractual […]
Read article →Oregon: What Happens to an LLC Member’s Interest When the Operating Agreement Is Silent on Death
Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Oregon attorney. Detailed Answer If an Oregon limited liability company's operating agreement does not say what happens to a member's ownership when that member dies, state default rules and basic estate principles fill […]
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