Q: Oregon intestate law: Does a grand-niece or grand-nephew inherit equally to a niece?
Decedent's brother died, leaving his daughter. If she has children, do they inherit also?
A:
Assuming there is no Will involved and decedent left no spouse, children, grandchildren, parents or siblings, niece inherits but her children do not. If there was a niece or nephew who had pre-deceased decedent but left children then they would also inherit but the children of the surviving niece do not.
Keep in mind I have very limited information so it's always best to hire a probate attorney who can look at your specific facts and give you good legal advice.
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