Oregon Legal Guides - Page 12
Oregon Timber Trespass Laws: How to Sue for Triple Damages Under ORS 105.810
Oregon is famous for its towering pines and lush forests. Because timber is so vital to the state's economy and natural beauty, the laws protecting property owners from illegal log...
Oregon Spousal Impoverishment Rules: How the Healthy Spouse Can Keep Assets
When a married person requires long-term nursing home care, the healthy spouse (known legally as the 'community spouse') often fears losing their life savings and their home to pay...
Cost of Filing for Guardianship and Conservatorship in Oregon Courts
When a family member loses the capacity to make safe decisions, stepping up to protect them is an act of love. However, securing the legal authority to do so through the Oregon cou...
Conservatorship vs. Guardianship in Oregon: Which Court Order Do You Need?
When a family member loses the ability to care for themselves or manage their finances, stepping in to help requires legal authority. Many people use the terms 'guardian' and 'cons...
How to Obtain Emergency Guardianship for an Incapacitated Adult in Oregon
When a loved one experiences a sudden medical crisis or severe cognitive decline, time is of the essence. In Oregon, you cannot simply make legal or medical decisions for another a...
Average Costs and Attorney Fees for Drafting a Power of Attorney in Oregon
Protecting Your Future in OregonPlanning for the future is one of the most important steps you can take for yourself and your family. In Oregon, a Power of Attorney (POA) allows y...
How to Legally Revoke a Financial Power of Attorney in Oregon
A financial Power of Attorney (POA) grants significant authority over your assets. However, life circumstances change, and you may find that the person you initially trusted is no...
Contesting a Deathbed Will in Oregon Based on Lack of Testamentary Capacity
When a will is signed in the final days or hours of a person's life, it is often referred to as a 'deathbed will.' While these last-minute documents can sometimes be perfectly vali...
Suing to Invalidate a Will for Caregiver Undue Influence in Oregon
Trusting someone to care for a vulnerable family member is a difficult decision. When a paid in-home caregiver, nurse, or nursing home staff member abuses that trust, the betrayal...
Publishing the Notice to Interested Persons in Oregon Probate: A Step-by-Step Guide
When someone passes away in Oregon, their debts do not simply disappear. Creditors have a legal right to be paid from the deceased person's estate before any money goes to the heir...
Including Digital Assets and Cryptocurrency in Your Oregon Will: A Step-by-Step Guide
When people think of estate planning, they usually imagine passing down houses, bank accounts, and family heirlooms. However, in today's modern world, some of your most valuable as...
Oregon Estate Tax for Non-Residents: What Happens If You Own Property in Oregon?
The Surprise Tax for Out-of-State Property OwnersOregon is a beautiful state, drawing thousands of out-of-state investors, vacationers, and 'snowbirds' from California, Washington...
Understanding the 10-Year Statute of Repose for Product Liability in Oregon
When a defective product causes a serious injury, filing a lawsuit is often the only way to recover compensation for your medical bills and lost wages. However, Oregon law imposes...
Emergency Room Misdiagnosis Lawsuits in Oregon: Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Sepsis
When a medical emergency strikes, Oregonians rush to the nearest Emergency Room expecting fast, life-saving intervention. Whether you walk into a major trauma center in Portland or...
Suing OHSU or Public Hospitals for Medical Negligence in Oregon: The 180-Day Notice Rule
When you walk into a hospital seeking emergency care or scheduled surgery, you rarely think about who signs the doctors' paychecks. In Oregon, however, the corporate structure of t...
Premises Liability for Delivery Drivers in Oregon: Rights for Amazon, UPS, and DoorDash Workers
The explosion of online shopping and food delivery has put thousands of drivers on Oregon roads. Whether you are a full-time UPS or FedEx driver, or a gig worker delivering for Ama...
Negligent Security Lawsuits in Oregon: Holding Bars, Nightclubs, and Landlords Accountable for Assaults
When you visit a local bar, go dancing at a nightclub, or simply walk to your car in your apartment complex's parking lot, you have a reasonable expectation of safety. Property own...
Logging Truck Accidents in Oregon: Liability for Unsecured Timber and Rollovers
Timber is a cornerstone of Oregon's economy, and it is impossible to drive through the state without sharing the road with massive logging trucks. From the winding, misty highways...
How to Secure Black Box and EDR Data After a Semi-Truck Crash in Oregon
Being involved in a collision with a massive semi-truck on Oregon highways like I-5 or I-84 is a terrifying experience. When you are severely injured, trucking companies and their...
Suing a Drunk Driver in Oregon: Punitive Damages, Dram Shop Laws, and Civil Timelines
Being injured by a drunk driver is a traumatic experience that goes beyond a standard car accident. The emotional shock is compounded by the knowledge that the crash was entirely p...
How Much Does a Theft Defense Attorney Cost in Oregon?
Understanding the Cost of Criminal Defense in OregonFacing property crime charges in cities like Salem, Eugene, or Gresham is a terrifying experience. The prospect of prison time,...
Civil Battery Lawsuits in Oregon: Timelines, Costs, and Suing Your Attacker
Understanding Civil Battery vs. Criminal Assault in OregonIf you are the victim of a violent attack in Oregon, relying solely on the criminal justice system may leave you with mas...
Fighting Measure 11 Mandatory Minimums for Assault I and II Charges in Oregon
Understanding Measure 11 in OregonBeing charged with a violent felony in Oregon is a life-altering event. In 1994, Oregon voters passed Measure 11, which established strict, manda...
Calculating Oregon Child Support for 1099 Contractors, Freelancers, and Small Business Owners
Self-Employed Income and Child SupportDetermining child support is relatively easy when parents have standard W-2 jobs. But when one or both parents are self-employed, 1099 indepe...