I have dealt with several Oregon defamation cases, and they are very tough. There are immunities for some communications. And they must be...

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Mom died owned car worth $1700, her only asset, she owes 4 diff creditors. As her only heir should I sell car and send ea $425?

I generally would advise a client to just walk away from the estate, and let a creditor worry about it. It is unlikely any creditor will file for...

I'm being asked to sign a affidavit of assets and provide copies of my tax tax returns

I would guess that the pedestrian's attorney wants to know if your assets exceed the value of your policy limits. That can give leverage against...

I'm getting divorced and my husband has signed a power of attorney to me for use thru the recording in court. how do i use this

This is a pretty unspecific question and there are a lot of facts we do not know. I can tell you that a title company will not honor (insure) a...

My boyfriend didn't record deed back to his name alone after a divorce 30 yrs ago giving him sole ownership of the property,

All this advice is good advice. I do believe a family law lawyer would be the best advice. There may be a problem if the decree does not...

How do my husband and i get his exwife to comply to an agreement in their divorce?

A letter from your lawyer demanding performance should do the trick. If that doesn't work, the lawyer can file a contempt of court action

My mom is in Hospice, EOL. I have both a POA and am the executor of her living trust. Shouls I liquidate funds now or wait?

You need to spend her trust funds for her benefit as you have previously done and according to the instructions in the trust. Since she is on...

Condo part of estate?

A will disposes only of property that was owned by your parent at the time of death. The life estate terminates at the time of death as well....

See an attorney, and be sure to ask for a conflicts check before proceeding. Note that a court appointed visitor has already informed the court...

Do I need to hire a lawyer if my dog bit someone?

I agree with the prior contributors; homeowner's insurance usually covers these incidents. In Oregon, a dog owner has to have reason to know...