Probate is Oregon's court-supervised process for administering certain property after death. Clear guidance can help the personal representative understand each required step.
Probate may include establishing a will, appointing a personal representative, identifying and valuing probate property, addressing creditor claims and taxes, and distributing the remaining property. Whether probate is required depends on ownership, transfer designations, estate value, and eligibility for available procedures. A revocable trust avoids probate only for assets properly transferred to it and otherwise subject to probate.
We advise personal representatives about the filings, notices, records, and decisions required for the estate. Our role is to provide steady legal guidance, keep the client informed, and move the matter forward in accordance with Oregon law and court requirements.
How we help
Filing & representation. Prepare and file the probate petition; represent the Personal Representative in court.
Asset inventory. Identify, value, and inventory all probate assets per Oregon court requirements.
Creditor notice. Publish required notices and manage creditor claims in compliance with Oregon law.
Tax filings. Coordinate final income tax returns and any required Oregon estate tax filings.
Distribution & accounting. Prepare the final accounting and distribute assets to heirs per the Will or Oregon intestacy law.
If you've been named as a Personal Representative, or if a loved one has recently passed, we'll meet you where you are. Schedule a consultation to walk through the next steps with clarity and confidence.