OR risk area
Probate risk in Oregon
Court-supervised estate process, timing, cost exposure, and public record requirements.
Oregon allows a small-estate affidavit for personal property and real property below statutory caps after a waiting period.
How long does probate typically take here?What costs and fees should families expect?What becomes public during probate?
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Affidavits may be used 30 days after death.
- The limit is $75,000 for personal property and $200,000 for real property.
- The affidavit is filed in the county where the decedent lived or where property is located.
- The affidavit must include an inventory of estate assets when filed with the court.
Questions to consider
Questions this risk area helps you evaluate in Oregon
- How long does probate typically take here?
- What costs and fees should families expect?
- What becomes public during probate?
State overview
Oregon allows a small-estate affidavit for personal property and real property below statutory caps after a waiting period.
- Affidavits may be used 30 days after death.
- The limit is $75,000 for personal property and $200,000 for real property.
- The affidavit is filed in the county where the decedent lived or where property is located.
- The affidavit must include an inventory of estate assets when filed with the court.
Sources
Risk sources
- Uniform Probate Code (2019) - Probate of wills and administration
Article III covers appointment, notices, creditor claims, and small-estate collection (Section 3-1201).
National sources provide baseline context; state statutes and court rules control in Oregon.