Probate & Estate Administration Oregon
Priority of Creditor Claims in an Insolvent Oregon Estate
Handling the final affairs of a loved one is emotionally draining, and discovering that they passed away with massive debts makes the situation even more stressful. When an estate...
Handling Oregon Health Authority (Medicaid) Estate Recovery Claims During Administration
Picture a daughter in Portland who has just been appointed personal representative of her mother's estate. Then a letter arrives from the State of Oregon claiming $280,000 for nurs...
Filing the Final Income Tax Return for a Deceased Person in Oregon
A son in Salem gets through the funeral, then opens the mail. He finds a W-2 for his father, a pension 1099-R, and a brokerage statement showing dividends paid weeks after the deat...
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...
Selling the Deceased's Home During Oregon Probate: Court Confirmation vs. Independent Authority
In Los Angeles, a probate home sale often waits weeks for a court confirmation hearing where outside buyers can bid higher. In Portland, Eugene, or Bend, the process usually looks...