How do we obtain financial power of attorney for my Grandma who is passing?

It is doubtful you will find a free solution. Documents you may find helpful are a power of attorney (only effective while she is alive) and a will...

You may prepare and file the small estate affidavit on your own without traveling to Oregon. The form and detailed instructions can be found on the...

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Does Oregon have a state administered office to do probate for an estate for a flat fee?

An Oregon agency does administer some estates, but only if there are no qualified heirs to inherit. In the circumstances you describe, nieces and...

You should schedule a consultation with a probate attorney who practices in Lane County, Oregon. The personal representative's minimum...

The misspelled name does not inherently invalidate the will. Even professionally prepared wills sometimes include such errors. More crucial to the...

Do we have to open a probate?

Do the right thing: pay the creditors. A revocable trust does not negate its creator's debts. Property of a revocable trust becomes subject to...

Your first option--inclusion of the IRA in your estate, and subsequent inclusion of the inherited IRA in your wife's estate as well--is most likely...

You will probably need to file with a court to gain the authority you seek. You may seek to be appointed "guardian" to promote your son's...

When will heirs receive their inheritance?

There is no good, general answer. Many issues can cause distribution delays: creditors' claims, tax filing requirements, uncooperative other...

Should my 91 year old (robust) mom have a will?

The durable power of attorney is only effective while your mother is alive. After she dies a will could direct who her estate beneficiaries are and...