Oregon Estate Planning
If you’re making an estate plan in Oregon, start here. Learn how to make a will, trust, and power of attorney (POA) that are valid in your state, or get more information about estate planning and funeral laws specific to Oregon.
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A will can help you protect your family and your property in Oregon.
Learn how to make a living trust in Oregon.
If you die without a will in Oregon, your assets will go to your closest relatives under state intestate succession laws.
Learn the rules about who can be your executor in Oregon.
If you leave behind more than $1 million, your estate might owe Oregon estate tax.
Oregon has two ABLE account options to help individuals with disabilities save money without jeopardizing their public benefits.
A durable POA allows someone to help you with your financial matters if you ever become incapacitated—here's how to make one in Oregon.
Probate court proceedings can be long, costly, and confusing. Learn how Oregon families can save time, money, and hassle
Oregon offers a probate shortcut for "small" estates. This makes it easier for survivors to transfer property left by a person who has died.
Find out what the requirements are for obtaining a prescription for life-ending medication under Oregon’s law.
Learn how to get a death certificate and where you can bury a body or scatter ashes in Oregon.
Learn the rules that govern home funerals in Oregon.
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