Oregon — How to Seek Surplus Proceeds After a Loved One’s Foreclosure
Detailed Answer Quick overview: When a property in Oregon sells at a foreclosure sale for more than the outstanding debts and costs, the extra money (the surplus) does not automatically go to someone who says they are entitled to it. You must prove you have a legal right to the funds and ask the court […]
Read article →Oregon: Documenting a Repossessed Vehicle When Settling a Loved One’s Estate
Detailed answer Short summary: When a vehicle that belonged to a decedent has been repossessed, you must establish whether the decedent still had a legal interest at death, gather written proof from the secured creditor (lender) and third parties, record the repossession and any sale or deficiency on the estate inventory, and treat any deficiency […]
Read article →Claiming Surplus Funds After a Tax Foreclosure in Oregon
Overview — Who can claim surplus funds after a tax foreclosure in Oregon? If a county tax foreclosure sale of real property in Oregon brings in more money than the taxes, interest, penalties, fees, and any superior liens, the extra money (the “surplus” or “overage”) must be paid to the person or entity that is […]
Read article →Oregon: How to Transfer a Deceased Parent’s Car Title to the Surviving Parent When the Original Title Is Missing
Transferring a Deceased Parent’s Vehicle Title to the Surviving Parent in Oregon (When the Original Title Is Missing) Detailed answer — step-by-step overview under Oregon law When one spouse dies and you need to transfer the deceased person’s vehicle to the surviving spouse but you do not have the original paper title, Oregon allows several […]
Read article →Challenging a Petition for Possession and Control of Estate Property in Oregon
How to challenge or dismiss a petition for possession and control of estate property (Oregon) Disclaimer This article is informational only and is not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. Laws change and every case is different. For legal advice about your situation, consult a licensed Oregon attorney. Detailed Answer What is a petition […]
Read article →Challenging a Final Accounting in an Oregon Parent’s Estate When You Were Not Notified
Detailed Answer Short overview: If you did not receive notice of a final accounting in your parent’s estate in Oregon, you still have options. Start by confirming what the court file contains, then move quickly to preserve rights: request copies, ask the court to stay distributions (if any remain), and file a formal objection or […]
Read article →Contesting an Estate Accounting After Final Approval in Oregon: Process and Options
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Oregon, contesting an estate accounting more than a year after the court approved it is harder but sometimes possible. Your best options are to ask the probate court to set aside or reopen the settlement for specific, recognized reasons (fraud, lack of notice, newly discovered assets, or jurisdictional defects), or […]
Read article →Oregon — Where to Open Probate When Someone Dies in One State but Lived in Another
Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. Laws vary by state and fact pattern. Consult a licensed Oregon attorney or a probate attorney in the relevant states for advice about your situation. Detailed Answer Short answer: Under Oregon law, the state with primary authority to open a decedent’s probate […]
Read article →Oregon: Clearing Creditor Claims Before Selling a Parent’s Estate Home
Step-by-step guide to clearing creditor claims before selling an estate home in Oregon Disclaimer: This article is educational only and is not legal advice. For decisions about a particular estate, consult a licensed Oregon attorney. Detailed answer — what you must do under Oregon law When you want to sell a deceased parent’s home, you […]
Read article →How to Retitle a Deceased Parent's Car in Oregon
Overview If a motor vehicle is owned by a deceased parent, the vehicle’s title must be transferred to the person who will take ownership. The correct path depends on how the title was written and whether the estate will go through probate. Below are clear, step-by-step actions you can take under Oregon procedures and where […]
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