My wife passed away in February of this year. Am I responsible for her medical bills in the state of Oregon?

I agree with the other attorney. The rules in this area are complex. Give an attorney a call.

Can I close a bank account without probate if I'm a signatory to the account?

There is a difference between being a signer on the account and being a joint owner. If you are a joint owner, the account is legally yours. If...

Notarized document vs abusive mother

I agree with the other attorney, call child protective services ASAP.

Quiet Title

Probably not. those are what are called claims in equity and need to be filed in Circuit Court. Small Claims is only for damages.

Will drawn up in Salem, Oregon. Deceased died only after a few days in Las Vegas.

The will should be valid in any jurisdiction as long as it was properly executed in Oregon.

Are jointly own properties etc. to be included in the total of the estate when filing for a Small Estate Affidavit?

non-probate assets are not included in the small estate.

What do I need to do to get a court order for partial release of probate estate funds prior to final distribution?

Ask the PR to do it for you. Sometimes the court will not approve until the 4 month creditor period is up however.

My mothers estate

You need to talk to a Washington attorney. Generally, the estate would be liable, not the children.

Yes you can do a joint revocable trust and if your children are both of yours (not from a previous marriage) a joint trust is probably the way to...

What counts in the value of the estate's personal property for purposes of a small estate affidavit?

I agree with Ms. Gruber. also, don't forget the notice requirement in a small estate proceeding.