A piece of large farming equipment was left on our farm for ten years asked the owner to remove it . What are our options?

Good question. Your options depend upon the exact facts of your situation. So, lots of initial questions that would lead in a legal consultation...

Can 2 equal inheritors who have lived in home for 7 years, buy out others, even if executer wants to sell it out from under em?

This situation sadly comes up fairly often. Everyone can lawyer up and spend a lot of money fighting about this. If you want to do that (or feel...

Inheritance and taxes, who gets a cut, and how much?

I agree with my colleagues. I would first contact TIAA CREF and find out more about the account. Chances are it is full of untaxed income. When...

Under Oregon law, you can represent yourself in a real estate transaction. No one can force you to hire an agent. However, you will not...

Living will vs trust

I think you got your terms mixed up. A Living Will handles medical decisions; a trust handles property decisions. The usual comparison is ...

Do I have to actively seek intestate succession in the state of Oregon?

Under Oregon law, you are entitled to half of the property your father owned at his death. This includes the real estate that he owned in his own...

Can I use a Lease to Buy agreement to buy my parent's house/property?

The short answer is yes, you can do it. In Oregon, we do not have a gift tax and the federal gift tax exemption is $5.4 Million per person. So,...

I am in a land dispute an need help understanding my papers

I agree with my colleagues. In addition, it means that you both have the right to occupy or use the land now and both have the responsibility for...

Vacation rental next door

First step is do some research. Find out if you are a part of a homeowners association. If not, it is a good time to promote the idea. This has...

Do need a Divorce Attorney.?

Yes, you need a divorce attorney. If there is equity in the house, you may be entitled to all or a portion of it. It seems odd that a divorce...