Probate, Trust Administration, and Simple Estates

What Is Probate?

Probate is the court-supervised process for settling an estate and transferring property legally.

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Probate is the legal process by which a decedent's estate is settled through the court. The court appoints a personal representative to inventory assets, protect property, notify interested parties, address creditor claims, and distribute property according to a will or the applicable intestacy rules.

In some situations, Oregon law may require a bond unless it has been waived appropriately. The right probate process depends on the estate's size, title structure, debts, and family circumstances.

Legal guidance can help ensure deadlines, notices, and distributions are handled correctly.

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