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answered on Jun 8, 2025

There are two key considerations in this situation:

- Does failing to register the vehicle within the required timeframe in California violate the state's registration rules?

- How does this impact your contractual obligations with your insurance company?

You should... View More

First, confirm that the deed to your home is in the name of your trust. If so, then you will need to amend your trust to add your husband as a trust beneficiary. If the deed to the home is not in the name of your trust, then you should transfer ownership to your trust, and then amend the trust to... View More

When you married your Will was automatically revoked so it is very important that you consult with your estate planning attorney to update your documents. When someone has a revocable living trust they also have a Will (we call it a Pourover Will) that directs all probate assets back into the... View More

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answered on Apr 26, 2025

I am very sorry that you were forced to endure this event. There may be facts to this event that would change my answer, and if you want to pursue any legal action, you will need to discuss this with an attorney, as you know this is intended to give you a broad idea of what your issue(s) involves.... View More

You may or may not have claims for his visiting without at least 24 hrs advanced notice depending upon the exact details. As for frequency, a landlord may enter your property for maintenance and a variety of purposes, normally only with at least 24 hours advanced notice, as often as necessary to... View More

It sounds like you have a case of trespassing water on your land. You will need to get estimates of what it costs to fix the problem and to prevent further damage. You may need injunctive relief if there is no way a contractor can remedy the situation. Also you will need your contractor to serve... View More

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

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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

The general rule is that a landlord has no obligation to provide appliances to a tenant. But if they do, they are obligated to maintain the appliances throughout the term of the rental agreement. Presumably a dwelling rents for more with appliances than without so part of a tenant's rent is... View More

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answered on Feb 14, 2025

I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. You should be able to use self-help to retrieve your vehicle and trailer if you can do so peacefully. You should find out who is currently in charge of the security of the property--if it's in probate, the personal representative. It could very well... View More

I recommend you have an attorney review this Deed for you. It sounds to me like this property is owned by (likely) two people (the Grantees) with a right of survivorship. This means that if one owner dies the remaining owner continues to own 100% of the property. The spouse of the deceased owner... View More

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answered on Jan 12, 2025

The surviving tenant in common will be the owner in fee if what you state is accurate. That tenant in common will be a grantee, not a grantor. The grantors' interest were extinguished by the deed conveyance, so the spouse of a grantor is irrelevant. Hire an OR attorney to search the title.

An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could be difficult to offer a simple and direct answer to your question. There are no guarantees, and anyone who is injured is probably going to name all possible parties who have association with the road, either... View More

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 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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answered on Apr 1, 2024

Investing capital gains from the sale of property into an Opportunity Zone can provide tax benefits, but it does not automatically avoid capital gains tax. Here's some information about Opportunity Zones and capital gains:

1. Opportunity Zones: These are economically distressed areas... View More

There are ways to avoid or reduce your capital gains from the sale of land. Commonly accepted methods are transactions involving a 1031 Exchange or investing the gain in Opportunity Zones. With a 1031 Exchange, you must use a Qualified Intermediary which holds the sale proceeds of the land, and... View More

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answered on Feb 24, 2024

In Oregon, recording someone without their consent in a private place where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy is generally illegal. If you explicitly told the person not to record you on your property and they proceeded to do so anyway, their actions may constitute a violation of your... View More

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answered on Jul 12, 2025

You had a clear understanding that the landlord would hold the unit for you until you could view it in person, and you relied on that agreement before making plans to relocate. Even without a deposit or formal holding fee, the email exchange can be evidence of a contract under the doctrine of... View More

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answered on Jul 10, 2025

You have a right to live in a safe, peaceful home, and your landlord’s repeated inaction may give you grounds to sue. By ignoring serious threats, drug activity, and noise that worsens your health, they could be breaching the implied covenant of quiet enjoyment—basically, your right to use and... View More