{"id":102,"date":"2018-02-05T02:02:31","date_gmt":"2018-02-05T02:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/?p=102"},"modified":"2024-04-25T23:21:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T03:21:08","slug":"transferring-probate-realty-in-oregon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/transferring-probate-realty-in-oregon\/","title":{"rendered":"Transferring Probate Realty in Oregon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Probate is the legal process of settling a decedent\u2019s estate\nand distributing property to those entitled to receive it, whether by devise of\na will or laws of intestate succession. The laws for probate are codified at\nTitle 12 of the Oregon Revised Statutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The scope of probate depends on the size of the decedent\u2019s\nestate and how he or she held assets during his or her lifetime. Assets that\nthe decedent held in his or her name solely are subject to probate. Property\nheld in joint tenancy with right of survivorship, in a tenancy by the entirety,\nor with a beneficiary designation pass outside of probate. A typical probate case\nrequires the inventory of assets, submitting multiple accountings, and filing legal\npaperwork with the court and appropriate tax documents, which may include federal\nand Oregon estate and inheritance taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first step of the probate process is to submit a petition\nfor probate of will and appointment of personal representative, or administration\nof intestate estate and appointment of personal representative with the\nappropriate district court. The district court of the county in which the\ndecedent resided at the time of death presides over the decedent\u2019s probate\nestate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oregon statutes allow that any\ninterested person may petition for probate (ORS 111.205). An interested person includes\n\u201cincludes heirs, devisees, children, spouses, creditors and any others having a\nproperty right or claim against the estate of a decedent that may be affected\nby the proceeding\u201d (ORS 111.005(20)). The petitioner must determine if\nthe decedent left a will. A decedent is said to be intestate when he or she\ndies without leaving a valid will (ORS 111.005(21)).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on the petition, the court issues letters certifying\nthe appointment and authorizing the personal representative (PR) to conduct the\nadministration of the estate. When a decedent dies testate (with a valid will),\nletters testamentary are typically granted to the executor named in the will.\nWhen the decedent dies intestate, letters of administration are granted by the\ndistrict court in order established at ORS 113.085. The court must enter the\nappropriate order appointing the personal representative after he or she gives\nbond, if required; sometimes the PR\u2019s bond is waived by the decedent\u2019s will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the PR\u2019s first duties as the estate\u2019s fiduciary is the\nmailing or delivery of information to devisees and heirs, and submitting an\naffidavit of proof of delivery to the court (ORS 113.145). Within 30 days of\nappointment, he or she must also give notice of the death to the Department of\nHuman Services (ORS 113.145(6)). The PR then gives notice to interested persons\nof the appointment (ORS 113.155); this is also referred to as putting creditors\non notice, so that they may present any claims against the estate within the\ntime limits established by law. PRs are required to comply with ORS 115.003 as\nto notifying claimants, with proof of compliance filed with the estate. The PR\nis required to file inventory of the estate\u2019s assets within 60 days of\nappointment (ORS 113.165).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sale of real property may be necessary to make payment of\nspousal or child support, the elective share of the surviving spouse,* claims\nand expenses of administration, or for distribution [1]. A PR may also be\ndirected to sell by the decedent\u2019s will. Under ORS 114.325, the PR has the\npower to sell or convey real property without a hearing, excepting certain\ncircumstances. A hearing is required when the subject property is a specific\ndevise and the decedent\u2019s will does not authorize the sale; the sale is against\nprovisions of the will; or the PR\u2019s bond is not increased to the amount of\nsale. After debts of the estate are paid (claims and taxes), distribution may\nproceed following a final accounting. Any part of the decedent\u2019s estate not\ndevised by a will passes by intestate succession as provided in ORS 112.025-055\n(ORS 112.015).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To carry out a distribution of real\nproperty or to convey title following a sale, the PR executes a personal\nrepresentative\u2019s deed. When signed by the PR,\nacknowledged in the presence of a notary public, and recorded in the\nappropriate county clerk\u2019s recording office, a PR deed titles the subject\nproperty in the grantee\u2019s name and provides constructive notice of the grantee\u2019s\ninterest. A PR deed conveys all the right, title, interest, and\nestate of said decedent at the time of his death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A personal representative\u2019s deed of\ndistribution following a judgment of final distribution is \u201ca conclusive\ndetermination of the persons who are the successors in interest to the estate and\nof the<\/p>\n\n\n\n

extent and character of their interest\ntherein,\u201d (ORS 111.105). In other words, the PR deed \u201cestablishes the\nlegitimacy of the successors\u2019 interests\u201d [1].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PR deed typically contains no warranties\nof title, unless expressly stated otherwise (see ORS 93.140). The deed contains\ninformation regarding the probated estate, such as the personal\nrepresentative\u2019s name, the name of the decedent, the county in whose circuit\ncourt probate is taking place, and the case number assigned to the estate. The\ndeed should contain the grantee\u2019s full name, mailing address, marital status,\nand vesting information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All conveyances of real property in\nOregon are required to reflect the true and actual consideration made for the\ntransfer. Consideration is defined as the actual value exchanged for the\ntransfer or conveyance of title, including any indebtedness the purchaser\nagrees to pay or assume (ORS 93.030). While there is no state transfer tax in\nOregon, transfer tax may be due at the county level. Deeds affecting property\nsituated in Washington County are subject to a local transfer tax, though some\nexemptions apply and are recognized with the proper paperwork in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lawful deed also requires the\nfull legal description of the property being conveyed, or must reference the\nbook and page, document number, or fee number of public record of the county\nwhere the description may be found (See ORS 93.600). Oregon law also requires a\nmandatory statement on all instruments for conveyance of fee title to real\nproperty (see ORS 93.040). In compliance with ORS 93.260, the form must reflect\nthe address to which tax statements on the subject property should be sent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Submit the completed PR deed in the recording division of the appropriate county clerk\u2019s office. Include all appropriate attachments, depending on the situation; these may include a copy of the relevant court order authorizing sale or distribution, if applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oregon Personal Representative Deed Form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The information provided here is not a substitute for legal\nadvice and does not take into account more complicated probate situations.\nConsult an attorney licensed in the State of Oklahoma with questions regarding\nfiduciary deeds and probate procedures in that state, as each situation is\nunique. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

* <\/em>Oregon recognizes a surviving spouse\u2019s right to\nan elected share of the estate if the decedent was a resident of Oregon and\nleft a valid will. An Election to Receive Elective Share of Estate Under ORS\n114.610 must be filed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[1] http:\/\/www.osbar.org\/cle\/library\/2012\/AOE12_Handbook.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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