Once the probate case is opened and the will filed with the court, your sister or whomever else petitions for appointment as the personal...

What happens when a defendant fails to provide service of his response? Is there a time limit?

Because attorneys are not allowed to represent clients in small claims without special permission of the court, I'd hazard a guess that greater...

I am a beneficiary of a small estate in Oregon, I’ve been trying for 2.5 years to get assets distributed, help!

Your options depend on a lot more facts and circumstances than can be or are appropriate to discuss in a forum like Avvo. I highly recommend...

How do I legally go about getting the debtor's bank info so I can do another Writ of Garnishment?

Take a look at ORS 18.265, regarding seeking an order of the court to conduct a judgment debtor exam. This is essentially an interview in court...

The estate PR has submitted the estates' final accounting along with waivers of the objection period from all beneficiaries. Wha

The accounting should provide enough information for all beneficiaries to determine what, if anything, they can expect to receive from the estate. ...

How does arbitration work during a debt lawsuit? Can I defend myself?

I assume that the letter you received was from the court to inform you that, because your case is now "at issue," meaning the defendant(s) (you)...

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I need to know how to file a Motion To Commence Arbitration in Lane County Oregon?

In Oregon, an enforceable arbitration clause in a contract is grounds for dismissal of the lawsuit without prejudice. The procedure is a motion to...

Can I sue a moving company that broke a mover contract?

Unfortunately, an attorney will not be able to answer your question without reviewing the contract you signed. It may contain provisions that...

The answer could be all of the above. It is possible that multiple different theories apply to this situation and the particular respective...

You generally have up to one year maximum to attempt to set aside a default judgment (with some limited exceptions). However, even within that...