I strongly agree with Mr. Bodzin; you need an attorney when you have an issue involving DHS. If DHS asks the court for protective custody of your...

A person is not automatically disqualified from serving as a trustee because they are a convicted felon. Much will depend on what your...

How binding is a spay contract if written on notebook paper?

A contract written on a piece of notebook paper can certainly be valid. To determine whether or not your particular contract is valid, though,...

So I asked DHS to take care of my mom while I travel to work. & now they're taking everything.

I'm sorry for your loss. The State of Oregon is entitled to be paid back for the money it spent for a person's medical expenses under Medicaid...

Can my property be held by a private party for work i was said to have not finished and what i had done had to be redone correc?

I agree with attorney Gregory. Sue her in small claims court for the cost of replacing the tools.

Is email inheritable? What if it is a shared account?

I am so very sorry for your loss. The answer to your question is not clear cut. The reason your ex wants the password may be very important. You...

(How) can real property be divided or owned by heirs without a public sale or appraisal in Oregon state?

If the older sibling wants to "purchase" the younger sibling's share of the property, he or she must do so at the fair market value. An appraisal...

ORS 20.080 ?

It's 30 days. The statute states: ORS 20.080 Attorney fees for certain small tort claims. (1) In any action for damages for an injury or...

Can I still have rights to my children or rename a power of attorney?

If DHS had your parental rights terminated in court, you have lost all authority over your children. Usually, when DHS becomes involved, the court...

Can my brother open a full probate 3 years after I filed a small estate affidavit?

I agree with attorney Gruber 100%. You need to take your small estate affidavit paperwork and your brother's probate petition for a face to face...