Q: How long after my mom's death does the yet to be appointed (by the court) executor have to file for probate in Oregon?
How long does the same yet to be appointed executor have (in Oregon) to distribute copies of the will to her heirs?
A: There is no time requirements on filing a probate after a person dies. If the decedent owned real property then the nominated Personal Representative (this is what Oregon calls the Executor) should probably file the probate quickly so that they have legal authority to deal with the property. Once the PR has been appointed they need to send out a notice of appointment (called Information to Heirs & Devisees) informing the heirs and devisees that they have been appointed. My firm includes a copy of the Will but this is not required by Oregon law. Once you receive the Information to Heirs & Devisees you can contact the Court to order a copy of the Will if necessary.
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