Anyone can sue anyone else for any reason. All they have to do is file some paperwork at the courthouse to start a lawsuit. The question then...

My mother just died under medicaid. I am her daughter and her and I are both listed on her mobile home title. No survivorship

The power of attorney terminated upon your mother’s death. If there is no right of survivorship to the co-owner (daughter) on the manufactured home...

The terms of the Trust Agreement will apply to assets in the trust - assets properly identified as trust assets. The Last Will and Testament will...

You need to develop an estate plan with an estate planning attorney. Oregon is not a “community property law” State. Depending upon your plans...

You describe a person as “the personal representative.” If probate proceedings have been filed with the court and a personal representative...

Is it really necessary to do a small estate affidavit just to close out a checking account of $800.00 and car title

If all of your mother’s heirs are in agreement as to who will inherit the vehicle and who will be financially responsible for any debt associated...

Can my mother's husband refuse to pay for her living expenses in an assisted living facility?

Your question describes an increasing problem due to longer life expectancies and blended families. By Oregon statute, ORS 108.040, a person can...

What is the advantage to serving my spouse first? (in the state of OREGON)

Being the first to file a Petition for divorce, by itself, does not give you a significant advantage. Having two pending divorce proceedings has...

What is the validity of a previous will upon remarriage?

In general, in Oregon, your subsequent marriage revokes your pre-marital Will if you have a spouse at the time of your death. There are...

Would inheritance from my parents be considered marital property?

In general, property acquired before a marriage can be separate property. One important consideration is what has happened to the inherited...