Questions answered by Diane L Gruber

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(How) can real property be divided or owned by heirs without a public sale or appraisal in Oregon state?

Diane's answer | Answered on July 19, 2017

Yes, it can. Should there be an appraisal? As a practical matter, I believe there should be. But, there is no REQUIREMENT to have an appraisal. ...

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Can i persue ownership of home ive been living in with owner. recently passed away and has no next of kin

Diane's answer | Answered on July 18, 2017

I am so sorry. Only if he named you in his Will can you have any hope of getting the house. Oregon statutes dictate his relatves get all his assets.

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What do I do regarding my mom passing, and no will?

Diane's answer | Answered on July 17, 2017

You need to meet with a probate attorney to discuss how to transfer your mother's property. Best wishes to you. It is so hard to care for a loved...

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How and when do non probate assets from a 401K get distributed to the designated beneficiaries?

Diane's answer | Answered on July 15, 2017

Say what? The Personal Representative does NOT have the authority to empty the 401k Account. Named beneficiaries only need to contact the 401...

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Can my brother open a full probate 3 years after I filed a small estate affidavit?

Diane's answer | Answered on June 11, 2017

Take all probate documents to a probate attorney NOW, to discuss the details. You will not get accurate answers from an online website. Good luck.

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MMy mom passed there is no will or trust im the olny child . and she had no husband.i need to put the house in my name what to d

Diane's answer | Answered on June 06, 2017

Your first step is a private consultation with a local probate attorney. You should not even try to handle this without experienced legal advice.

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Do debtors have to update the real property values when modifying payment plan?

Diane's answer | Answered on May 31, 2017

No, property values are "as of" the date you filed the petition. BUT, BUT, BUT I strongly advise against "going to court" without an experienced...

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How do i get a divorce from my wife who abandoned me over 16 years?

Diane's answer | Answered on May 30, 2017

This will be a rather complex divorce so you need to start with a private consultation with a divorce attorney. Yes, she probably is entitled to...

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Last Will and Testament

Diane's answer | Answered on May 24, 2017

This is one of the main problems that a PR runs into with a Small Estate Affidavit process. Here is your dilemma: Even though you have the legal...

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Can the Union and Fred Meyers do this? Is this legal? What do we do next?

Diane's answer | Answered on May 22, 2017

Your brother needs to talk to a local probate attorney, now. What a shame about your sister. Unexpected deaths are so hard on family members, but...

Diane L Gruber's Answers (3296)

(How) can real property be divided or owned by heirs without a public sale or appraisal in Oregon state?

Can i persue ownership of home ive been living in with owner. recently passed away and has no next of kin

What do I do regarding my mom passing, and no will?

How and when do non probate assets from a 401K get distributed to the designated beneficiaries?

Can my brother open a full probate 3 years after I filed a small estate affidavit?

MMy mom passed there is no will or trust im the olny child . and she had no husband.i need to put the house in my name what to d

Do debtors have to update the real property values when modifying payment plan?

How do i get a divorce from my wife who abandoned me over 16 years?

Last Will and Testament

Can the Union and Fred Meyers do this? Is this legal? What do we do next?