Administration of Estates Generally
Procedure for claims
Notes of Decisions
Once small estate process is triggered through filing of affidavit, small estate statutes have exclusive jurisdiction over claims unless personal representative appointed within four months of filing. Givan v. Dept. of Human Services, 289 Or App 125, 410 P3d 311 (2017)
Law Review Citations
26 WLR 296 (1990)
§§ 114.505 to 114.560
Notes of Decisions
Small estate statutory scheme has jurisdictional effect such that all claims within it must be resolved within its process and deadlines. Givan v. Dept. of Human Services, 289 Or App 125, 410 P3d 311 (2017)
Atty. Gen. Opinions
Minimum probate filing fees for "small estates," (1974) Vol 37, p 212
Law Review Citations
16 WLR 307 (1979); 26 WLR 286 (1990)