Guiding You Through the Probate and Estate Administration Process in Oregon
Counsel You Can Trust During Difficult Times
After a loved one passes away, there are many things -- emotional, legal and financial -- that need to be taken care of. At the office of Travis L. Sydow, Attorney at Law, in Eugene, Oregon, I help executors, administrators and family members navigate the probate or estate administration process with skill, knowledge and compassion. I realize that you likely have many questions about how the process works, and it is my job to help you understand what comes next.
As an experienced probate and estate lawyer, I will ensure that your loved one's estate is administered properly, whether or not there was a will. Call 541-359-4503 or contact me online to schedule an initial consultation.
Guiding You Through Oregon's Probate Process
Whether or not your loved one had a will when they passed away, their estate may have to go through the probate process. Probate is the process of distributing a decedent's assets to create a clear and marketable title. Probate also serves as a venue to resolve conflicts involving claims against an estate.
The estate administration process generally takes six to nine months, and there are many steps and legal requirements involved, including:
- Locating assets
- Identifying and locating beneficiaries
- Accessing bank accounts
- Creating accounts
- Completing inventory
- Distributing assets and paying debts, including taxes
- Filing and publication of notices to creditors and beneficiaries
- Preparing documents for the transfer of real property
- Preparing the accounting of the estate required by the Probate Court
If a will exists, the executor named in the will administers the estate. If there is no will, this role is carried out by an estate administrator, and heirs are identified according to Oregon statutes. I am dedicated to helping executors and administrators successfully complete the probate and estate administration process by providing reliable guidance and ensuring that duties are carried out properly.
Contact me to schedule an initial consultation.
It Is Possible to Avoid Probate
It may be possible to avoid the probate process entirely if a living trust was established before your loved one passed away. However, even if a living trust is in place, the trustee will still need to complete the steps required to administer the estate.
Even though the probate court does not supervise this process, it is important to have an experienced attorney to help you make sure that everything is taken care of correctly.
Managing Probate and Estate Administration Conflicts
After the passing of a loved one, disputes sometimes arise between parties over the administration of the estate. I will help you manage and address disputes between family members, creditors or other parties that can arise during the probate and estate administration process.
Backed by years of experience, I serve as a voice of reason and a source of objective counsel. During an already challenging and delicate time, addressing problems early on in the process can save everyone involved from even greater conflicts down the road. Call 541-359-4503 or contact me for guidance you can trust.
