My husband of 2.5 years will be filing for divorce. He sponsored me and 2 minors from my previous marriage. We are legal residents for 10 years. I-864 requires him to provide me with financial support equal to 125 percent of federal poverty level for a family of three for 40 total quarters (37... View More 
This is a student of mine who has had her ex-boyfriend's child left on her doorstep by the mother and wants to gain custody of the child. Both biological parents have been recognized by DHS to not be qualified to raise the child themselves. She was granted custody of the child by DHS as long... View More
Can he do this even though the statue of limitations has expired?
My sister controls my mother's estate. After she passed it was oral arrangement that we all decided to go with an even spit no problem for the first 18 months but then 18 months ago my sis just stopped paying me and now refuses to pay me ever again
I know this is going to sound crazy, but I need a civil rights attorney, so I can file a lawsuit against the Multnomah County Police department and the Multnomah County District Attorney's office. I've already went to the F.B.I. and filed a formal complaint against them. The F.B.I agent I... View More
The home is it abandonment
My mother died in Oregon but had a couple of small (<$2k) bank accounts in California. Do I have to file in California to claim this property? What about an out-of-state pension to which I have a claim on the residue? Can I just file a Small Estate Affidavit here in Oregon, get appointed... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2024
If the bank has a branch in Oregon then you are probably fine filing a Simple Estate Affidavit (we recently changed the name from Small Estate Affidavit), however, when you file this type of probate you are not appointed as Personal Representative. You just order a certified copy of the Affidavit... View More
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answered on Apr 23, 2024
Oregon does have a state income tax that applies to most forms of income, including earnings from employment. However, the specific tax treatment of earnings from Easter Seals, a federal program, would depend on a few factors:
1. Type of employment: If you are considered an employee of... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2024
A Last Will and Testament only controls assets that need to go through probate after the testator's death. This means that any assets that were given away, sold or that had a joint owner or beneficiary named are not controlled by the Will. If the person signed a Deed that was recorded before... View More
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answered on Apr 22, 2024
Oregon generally does not tax federal benefit programs like Social Security, SSI, or SNAP benefits. However, without more context about what specific "federal programs for chapter 5" you are referring to, I cannot say definitively whether or not Oregon taxes those particular benefits.... View More
I believe the trustee of my mother's trust is committing fraud. I suspect he has fabricated an invoice from an attorneys office, says he retained the attorney for an appeal. ( There was no appeal after probate hearings) there's a check made out to attorney for $4000.00 that looks fake. If... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2024
You could certainly inform the attorney of your suspicions. However, he will probably not be able to tell you if he has been retained by the Trustee due to attorney/client privilege rules. You can ask the Trustee for a copy of the front and back of the check that has been processed by the bank.... View More
Oregon
answered on Apr 23, 2024
Yes, if all creditors and taxes have been paid in full, it is possible to close a probate and Deed the house to the two beneficiaries. This works fine as long as the beneficiaries get along well. If they do not then it is best to sell the house and divide the sales proceeds.
answered on Apr 25, 2024
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. They are not usually filed in small claims. Instead, they are generally filed in courts of unlimited monetary value. Good luck
I'm staying in a hotel the shower door glass broke so I was moved to a different t room now the toilet broke I paid 150 deposit and 3 days in advanced I've been here for 3 weeks I fell in the laundry room the washer leaks water they had no caution signs i did let front dedk know now... View More
I didn't walk to the store or go in the store with her I came to the store with my dog to meet up with her so I sat on the bench and waited for her to come out and when she did she had recipes of the things she came out with so I carried the stuff for her not knowing she did id theft to buy it... View More
After completing a 3 month housing rental agreement +2 month extension, there were a few cm strips of tin foil left In the bottom of the oven (after placement for protection; oven works perfectly). The owners are charging me $7000 for a new oven. We had a positive relationship while I lived there... View More
He lives in the same state but not the same town as me I don't know if we need to have a judge's permission or his mother's permission or if he can just move up here and transfer his probation
My father passed in 2022, no will as I am the only living child. My aunt owned the house in the ,80s and my dad bought it in the early 90s. She and her ex husbands names were still on the deed. They paid some of the past taxes and now are claiming it is their house.
What can I do?
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your father's passing and the difficult situation with your aunt. Here are some steps you can take to address this issue:
1. Gather documentation: Collect any paperwork that proves your father purchased the house from your aunt in the early 1990s, such as a... View More
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