Questions answered by Matthew C McKean

Archived

Dad -89 died w/will Dad named two sons beneficieries on investment accounts. Is wife of 9 yrs entitled to 21% of these accounts?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 13, 2014

In Oregon, A spouse is able to claim an elective share of her spouse's estate. That may include property that is owned jointly with right of...

Archived

How does one prove self neglect to adult protective svcs?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 11, 2014

If your elder cannot take adequate care of himself or herself, you should talk to an elder law attorney to look at filing a guardianship for that...

Archived

I own my mobile home. Can I add my cousin to the title and not make a Will?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 05, 2014

David, Generally, putting someone on the title is a bad idea. then the asset is available to their creditors if any, and you lose control of your...

Archived

After Filing with the Probate Court , how long is the time line to receive the letter of appointment .

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 04, 2014

i agree, it is money well spent to hire an attorney to assist with the probate.

Archived

My fathers disclaimer trust is to be distributed now that my mother has passed..how do i get a copy of the trust?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 04, 2014

who provided the purported trust? Unfortunately, many people try to save money by doing their own estate planning. I recommend that you take the...

Archived

My boyfriend passed recently leaving everything.He was on ssd & vets benefits. Do I get those also??

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

yes, the power of attorney is extinguished upon his death. As for his bills, if they are is debts alone, any assets he left behind would need to be...

Archived

How do i find out about my fathers estate

Matthew's answer | Answered on January 31, 2014

it is possible that a probate will not be required if all his assets are jointly held with his current spouse. You should ask her in a letter. It...

Archived

Do I Need An Attorney?? The Lawyer Who Drew Up My Husband & Myself Wills Has Closed His Files??

Matthew's answer | Answered on January 30, 2014

Yes, contact the Oregon State Bar. They should know who has taken the files of your former attorney

Archived

Why iz the state of Ore involved in my common law husband's passing??

Matthew's answer | Answered on January 28, 2014

You don't really say how the state is involved. Was he on some kind of state assistance like the Oregon Health Plan, or did he owe the state money?...

Archived

Do I need a Nursing home Attn??

Matthew's answer | Answered on January 28, 2014

Mr. Tillson is correct that there is no common law marriage in Oregon. But, if you established a common law marriage in another state that...

Matthew C McKean's Answers (460)

Dad -89 died w/will Dad named two sons beneficieries on investment accounts. Is wife of 9 yrs entitled to 21% of these accounts?

How does one prove self neglect to adult protective svcs?

I own my mobile home. Can I add my cousin to the title and not make a Will?

After Filing with the Probate Court , how long is the time line to receive the letter of appointment .

My fathers disclaimer trust is to be distributed now that my mother has passed..how do i get a copy of the trust?

My boyfriend passed recently leaving everything.He was on ssd & vets benefits. Do I get those also??

How do i find out about my fathers estate

Do I Need An Attorney?? The Lawyer Who Drew Up My Husband & Myself Wills Has Closed His Files??

Why iz the state of Ore involved in my common law husband's passing??

Do I need a Nursing home Attn??