OR estate risk
Complexity triggers in Oregon
Scenarios that increase estate risk, such as blended families or multi-state property.
Oregon gives a surviving spouse a statutory share if they elect against the will and provides a separate property allowance.
At a glance
Key takeaways
- A surviving spouse may elect to take a statutory share rather than the will’s provisions.
- A property allowance is set aside for the spouse or dependent children before most claims.
Questions to consider
Questions to consider in Oregon
- Which situations create the most risk here?
- What types of families face higher default exposure?
- Where do disputes most often arise?
State overview
Oregon gives a surviving spouse a statutory share if they elect against the will and provides a separate property allowance.
- A surviving spouse may elect to take a statutory share rather than the will’s provisions.
- A property allowance is set aside for the spouse or dependent children before most claims.
Sources
Background sources
- Uniform Probate Code (2019) - Foreign personal representatives
Article IV addresses ancillary administration and multi-state estates.
- Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act (UAGPPJA)
Jurisdiction conflicts for multi-state guardianship matters.
- Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act (UPHPA)
Heirs property disputes and forced-sale protections.
National sources provide baseline context; state statutes and court rules control in Oregon.
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