Category Archives: Probate

Probate is often consider an insurmountable feat with untenable complexity- however, I jokingly tell my clients that’s California NOT Oregon. Oregon Probate is a series of relatively straight forward steps that must be taken in a particular order. The complexity … Continue reading →

After a loved one has died, family often believes they must immediately contact an attorney to start legal proceedings. Although I believe it is important to take a few minutes to talk to people under such circumstance, as an attorney … Continue reading →

The bereaved are often concerned about immediate duties after the passing of a loved one and before their appointment with an attorney.  Here are a few items that the personal representative can start work on: Complete and pay for funeral … Continue reading →

Probate does not begin until paperwork is filed and accepted by the appropriate court.  The paperwork is typically filed by the person named as personal representative.  If there is no will, then the paperwork is typically filed by the person … Continue reading →

Many of my clients come to me with deep concerns about probate.  They wish to either avoid probate having heard many a horror story or they now find themselves enmeshed in probate as the result of a loved one’s passing.  But what … Continue reading →