It sounds like the person you care for has either been civilly committed or the court has appointed a Guardian or Conservator for her. If she has been civilly committed then the state of Oregon will be responsible for determining where she lives and coordinating her care. If she has a guardian then... Read more »
States if we all have the some parents she gets all because I have a different mom she gets half and I get the other half is this right
First, it is important to pay attention to where your father resided at his death and to confirm that he definitely did not sign a Will (even if it was many years ago). If he was an Oregon resident and died intestate (with no Will) then 1/2 of his probate estate will go to his surviving spouse and... Read more »
My husband and I are in our 60's and in good health, but looking towards our next chapter, we don't have many assets, just a home and car, but want to have our ducks in a row in case of disease, or dementia. I don't want our children to be burdened with any long term care in the... Read more »
I strongly recommend you meet with an experienced estate planning attorney. It appears to me that the type of Trust you are describing is a Revocable Living Trust (not Irrevocable). Sometimes people use an Irrevocable Trust to give their assets away so they can qualify for Medicaid right away.... Read more »
deceased parents home back in Sept 2019 while living in a care home. I wasn't aware of this check until recently. My mom just passed away a few weeks ago and I just found out that the check hasn't been cashed or found. Her brother, my uncle, said that his attorney said the check has to... Read more »
I recommend you have a probate attorney review this for you. Your attorney will need to see your grandparents' Trust. Very likely since your mother survived her parents but never cashed the distribution check her estate should now get the check (or a new one re-issued by the Trustee). Your... Read more »
If not in the will?
Oregon does not recognize common law marriage. If you are not legally married or registered domestic partners then you must be included in the Will to receive anything with some exceptions:
You are a co-owner or payable-on-death/transfer-on-death beneficiary (for example, on a... Read more »
My mom and I have been renting this house sense June 2020. She died on Febuary 18th, 2021 after finding out 3 weeks prior she had cancer. I notified my landlord right away After her death that I lost her income and got on the waiting list for rent assistance and will not have March 2021 rent. He... Read more »
I recommend you re-post your question in the Landlord Tenant topic. This does not appear to be an estate planning issue. You could also call the Oregon Law Center to see if they can help you: https://oregonlawcenter.org/
Good luck!
My estranged father passed away with no will and no other heirs. He had a mountain of debt, and his only possession of value is a vehicle which he recently purchased but had not yet registered. I want no part of the probate process. I'm assuming the vehicle then belongs to the state, who has... Read more »
If you were not adopted by another family then you might be your father's only heir. However, that does not mean that you are required to handle his estate. If the car was never registered in your father's name then it should still be in the seller's name. I would contact one of... Read more »
It's likely that you have been contacted by Medicaid (not Medicare) because your mother-in-law was receiving public benefits to pay for her long-term care. I recommend you schedule an appointment with an experienced probate attorney to review the claim and advise you.
I received death benefit claim packet from accordia and athene under two different contract numbers not specifying that they were Ira accounts. Then a couple months later I received two more still not specifying they were Ira accounts. Then come to find out after the third that it was all one... Read more »
Athene Annuity sold most of its life insurance business to Accordia in 2013 but continued to administer the business until Accordia took over in 2015. Maybe this was part of the confusion for the IRA you inherited? I'm not entirely sure of your question. I recommend you call the Customer... Read more »
Person drive way.i want to get it home but they don't want to let it go.its a money thing.it is in his name.what are the rules?
If the car is in your husband's name then he is in control of deciding where it should be stored. If your husband signed a Power of Attorney then the person named as Agent could also decide about the car. The only other way to control your husband's assets is to have a Conservator... Read more »
My brother declined to be per rep and trustee to my fathers estate. Are there any parties that excluded from taking his place?
It sounds like your father had a Revocable Living Trust. If your brother is named as Successor Trustee but has declined to do this job then your father's Trust likely names the next person who should act as Successor Trustee. If it doesn't name a second person then there should be... Read more »
My mother in law is my husbands POA and it was filed several years ago. Since it was filed we have married, who has the legal rights her or me?
Powers of Attorney don't get "filed" in Oregon. Assuming the Power of Attorney has no expiration date, it remains in effect until the Principal revokes it or dies. Marrying does not automatically give you fiduciary authority over your husband.
If your husband would like to... Read more »
I am trying to get ready to plan for end of life, but have no one to appoint as a health care proxy, medical/patient advocate, executor, or digital fiduciary.
I have no spouse, siblings, or children. My friends are older than me, living out-of-state, and/or would not be up to the task of... Read more »
Yes, this is absolutely possible and good for you for doing your advance planning. You can start by looking at the Guardian Conservator Association of Oregon https://www.gcaoregon.org/practitioners. You can also hire an experienced estate planning attorney who will give you referrals to... Read more »
I recommend you hire an experienced probate attorney to assist you. It's possible to object to the sales price but you should do so right away.
family home. I plan to put between $60k-$100k towards a down payment but i want it in my two young adult children name. In other words, I will be a tenant to them... They will be the ones to benefit tax write offs... which is okey with me, also if something has to happen to me, that eliminates... Read more »
I am only licensed to practice in Oregon so I can't speak to Florida law but in general it is better for your children to inherit your property because they receive a stepped-up basis. This means when they inherit your house after your death their new basis in the property is your... Read more »
Banks are asking for Letters of Testamentary, and I tell them that the estate filed Small Estate Affidavit, so no letters of Testamentary, and I provide them a certified copy of the Affidavit, but they won't help. Are there any banks that will open an account with the Small Estate? I need to... Read more »
I'm sorry for your loss. Trouble with banks and small estates is a common challenge, unfortunately. I recommend trying a Credit Union in Oregon to set up the estate account. Since every state has a different small estate procedure it's unlikely that you will convince a bank in Fargo to... Read more »
created a trust. Our house is in this trust. She is listed as a "trustee" on the deed of our house. I am not. How does this affect my claims and ownership to the house if we were to split up?
If you did not sign the Deed transferring your share of the house into your fiancée's Trust then you still own that share (likely 50%). If you did sign the transfer Deed then you no longer own the house as it is owned by your fiancée's Trust. I recommend you have an attorney review... Read more »
Dad passed away and he had a trust. He and mom were in memory care for years and went through all of their savings and were on Medicaid their last years. All they have left now is about $1,400 in a checking account. I am trustee of their trust but the bank won't let me take the money without... Read more »
Yes, they are the same but your parents' Affidavit of Trust is no longer accurate because you are the Trustee. I agree that paying for an hour of time from an attorney will solve your problem, however, be sure to speak with an attorney who understand Medicaid Estate Recovery.
There is only my brother and myself as heirs.
The court-appointed Personal Representative (executor) has the authority to sell a house during the probate as long as it is not specifically devised to anyone. The other option is that the house can be deeded to the heirs/devisees and they can sell it after the probate has closed.
this is in Oregon. My senior dad married someone who wants a lot of things...formerly my brother and I were to inherit the family home of some 40 years, now he says by law she owns half and she will sell it to buy herself a triple wide trailer if he dies. He claims 50/50 laws in Oregon make it so,... Read more »
If your father added his wife to the Deed then the property is likely to go to her at his death. If he did not add her to the Deed then the property will go according to his Will. However, if he leaves his wife out completely then she has a right to claim a percentage of his estate (5% - 33%... Read more »
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