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I recently discovered that my father passed away in Oregon in 2022, but no one notified me. He was not married and had three surviving children, including myself. He owned a business, his home, and a vehicle. I've been in contact with his sister, who appears to be preparing to sell his house,... View More 
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answered on Apr 3, 2025
Under Oregon law, any person who has custody of a will is required to deliver it to the court with jurisdiction over the estate or to the personal representative named in the will within 30 days of learning of the testator's death. This ensures that wills are properly filed and accessible for... View More
I recently discovered that my father passed away in Oregon in 2022, but no one notified me. He was not married and had three surviving children, including myself. He owned a business, his home, and a vehicle. I've been in contact with his sister, who appears to be preparing to sell his house,... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2025
If you have not received notice of a probate in the mail, then it’s possible that your father may have had a revocable living trust at his death. His sister may be the trustee of the trust with authority to sell the house. If you give me a call I can check for a probate in the Oregon court system... View More
They also lie about products being new and sealed
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answered on Sep 12, 2024
Paying a 13-year-old under the table involves several legal and ethical issues, primarily centered around labor laws, tax evasion, and child labor regulations:
In the U.S., the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets strict guidelines on when, for how long, and under what conditions minors can... View More
Oregon. Hypothetical. There are signs posted that the store is not responsible for lost or stolen items. If an employee were to agree to watch over a customer's items and the items are stolen, can the store be held accountable and potentially sued?
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answered on May 29, 2024
If the store was negligent for failing to properly train and supervise its' employees, or not implementing adequate policies to secure the customer's belongings, that store could face liability. Generally, the store will be liable if the employee's actions were within the scope of... View More
I am looking for some direction on how to move forward in a civil suit. I feel as though my side has not been represented because I am not doing something right but the plaintiff has submitted information that the judge is seeing? The short version is that the plaintiff is dragging out this... View More
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answered on May 1, 2024
Sorry to hear of your plight. The litigation process can be confusing, long, time consuming and expensive, especially if you do not have an attorney. My first advice is try to find an attorney. If the amount you can lose is the same or more than the cost of an attorney you will be better off, this... View More
Have a secretary in place for 16 years and has done zero for the company. also 50% shareholder.
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
First, the governance of corporations is dictated by Oregon statute, however, the corporations' bylaws, which can and often do override default rules for many things, would be the first place to look when attempting to answer this question. As stated in ORS § 60.061 and ORS § 65.061, bylaws... View More
My friend and I want to start a business in the state of Oregon. We want to make and sell fermented sodas. Do fermented sodas (which use a process similar to kombucha) fall under “low acid canned goods”? Can we sell the product we make at home or do we have to use a commercial space to make them?
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answered on Dec 26, 2023
In Oregon, starting a business that involves the production and sale of fermented sodas does require attention to certain legal and health regulations. The classification of fermented sodas, especially if they are similar to kombucha, may not fall under the category of “low acid canned goods,”... View More
I bought a product (electric tire pump) through a website. The product was advertised as their own product and all pictures/video had no branding on their product. I received the product through Amazon (with gift receipt) . The issue is that the product was from another company, available at 1/3 of... View More
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answered on Aug 17, 2024
It is not legal for a company to sell a product as their own if they are merely reselling another company's product under false pretenses. This can be considered deceptive marketing and false advertising, which violates consumer protection laws. If they are misleading you by renaming the... View More
My payment was applied to a whole different despite the Company's representative telling me I would receive a refund by the 19th of December placed back on my SSDI payment card
answered on Jan 16, 2024
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. You could ask here, but it looks like your question wasn't picked up. Some questions here go unanswered, but if you wanted to try reposting, there's a section - "Social Security." Attorneys who... View More
Their wife stole money from clients while working at the same firm and he tried getting rid of his clients, but wasn't investigated himself for some reason. Additionally, his past with his clients has been the court case being dismissed as he practically abandoned his clients' cases
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
If you've been assigned a court-appointed lawyer with a controversial history involving theft, fraud, or professional misconduct, it's essential to address your concerns promptly to ensure your legal rights are protected. Here are steps you can take:
Raise Concerns with the Court:... View More
There are quite a few websites online that have "Royalty free/Copyright free" Images for you to use for commercial purposes with your business. I'm looking to use some of the images for a small business that will produce stickers, Tshirts, Greeting cards etc. Although these websites... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2023
The problem with websites like that are that often times the images are uploaded by users and they just say they are copyright free. I would suggest going with a more reputible source that licenses them so you potentially have recourse if someone claim copyright infringment against you.
Crab permit.now I can't even work my own business. Have someone else run my business,or get a job in my industry.bills are piling up.i state won't allow me unemployment or any assistance. I'm about to loose my family business of 51 years
answered on Apr 8, 2023
Your question might be beyond the scope of this Q & A forum - that could be why it remained open for three weeks. I'm sorry for your difficult position with the loss of the license. This is a very narrow area of law; there are attorneys out there who handle commercial fishing license... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2023
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. A starting point might be to contact the company that was the last one to manufacture or distribute the product. If they are no longer in business, it could take some research, either on your own or with the... View More
For 11 months the Property Manager where I. Own my trailer has commited vacarious acts towards my person, my company property and my company income along with many other actions
answered on Oct 26, 2022
Assuming that the LLC is set up properly, you wouldn't be able to go after the owner's personal assets such as their personal home. However, the LLC is responsible for it's employees under the doctrine of Respondeat Superior. The owner of the property is responsible for the manager... View More
Selling at a very low price/loss so can't afford lawyer/attorney fees to draw up a contract. I don't mind drawing it up myself but I want to make sure it would be legal to do so.
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answered on Apr 15, 2022
To answer your question, yes, you certainly can draft your own sales agreement. However, it would be more advisable to have counsel prepare one if you can. The money spent on counsel may be tax deductible.
Notwithstanding, as you indicate you have a sole proprietorship, what you are... View More
I was given an offer of employment. I accepted the position and I quit my job to take the new job. The day before my start date I was informed that my start date was being postponed due to weather conditions. After inquiring as to when I would begin working for them I was told that they would not... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2022
The statute of frauds is used to basically invalidate contracts, which is not what you are trying to do.
You may have a breach of contract if you can show the contract was for a certain length and thus it was no longer at will, or potentially a promissory estoppel claim due to quitting your... View More
I signed a paper saying I was getting a dollar raise back in November, we are now in January and I have not received my raise on my paychecks. My pay stubs still say the same amount. I have talked to my boss more than one time about this and was told the bookkeeper was going to fix this but has not... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2022
Other than quitting, or bugging them, they really is not much you can do until you are no longer employed there. Once you leave, assuming they do not fix it, then you have some options that will get you the back wages and likely penalties as well.
One owner sold all of the assets without letting the president who is the other 50% shareholder know anything about. The company has basically closed but has outstanding debt.
answered on Aug 17, 2021
The asset sale is seemingly unauthorized under ORS 60. The corporation's Bylaws would also likely prohibit the action as described.
We got a 90 day notice to leave because they sold the property . But no papers were added showing proof of it being sold ...I lease ended in march ..they never renewed it but we have till this day payed rent every month...what should we do...there is nothing open for rent here
answered on Jun 19, 2021
Much depends upon the exact details - what the 90 day notice said; what, if any, other papers were served; what, if anything, was said about relocation assistance; etc. You are correct that the seller/landlord is obligated to show you a copy of the offer that he accepted, along with a declaration... View More
answered on May 25, 2021
Maybe, it depends
You need to consult with an attorney to review your case and see what risks and options you have
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