Thank you for your question. I will assume the original owner is deceased and you now own a life estate with others named as remainder...

Mother didn't have a Will, what are our next steps?

If the account is held at a bank with a branch in Oregon, then you may have options. If the account contains less than $25,000, then under the...

Will we have issues setting up a "Living Trust" using this Durable Power of Attorney?

In Oregon, whether the agent may create and fund a revocable living trust on behalf of the principal depends on the powers granted in the Durable...

I have questions on small estates.state beneficiaries

I am sorry for your loss and all the family struggles in administering your father and brother's estates. You do need to contact an attorney...

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Do lawyers usually charge to change estate planning documents?

Attorneys generally charge for amendments and restatements to estate planning documents. Some attorneys charge for their time at an hourly rate,...

I need a estate lawyer.

I am sorry for your husband's loss. Grief is made worse when family members behave badly. I certainly recommend involving an attorney. At a...

My father passed away last month. I need to close his bank acct to pay the funeral home. He only got SSI/month and had no assets

I am sorry for your loss. If your father's only asset was the bank account in question, Oregon has a third option not mentioned here. Under the...

Probate is a frustrating process. But the court is required to follow the rules. You are not being treated any different. The statute requires...

How to hold 'assets' for children as remainder beneficiaries.

You and your fiance are in a perfect position for estate planning. Your goals can be accomplished. A prenuptial agreement is a great start. You...

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Generally, County Courts will accept the Affidavit of Claiming Successor (Small Estate) at the clerk's window, stamp filed and provide you with a...