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2026 Oregon probate costs, will execution requirements, trust laws, and intestacy rules.
Probate in Oregon uses reasonable compensation for attorney fees, typically 2-4% of the estate value. Estates under $75,000 may qualify for Simple Estate Affidavit.
Simple estates in Oregon typically take 4-6 months through probate. Complex or contested estates can take 1-3 years. A revocable trust avoids probate entirely.
Oregon has adopted the Uniform Trust Code and does not require witnesses for trust execution. Notarization is not required for validity, though many financial institutions require notarized trust documents. The creditor claim period for trusts is 4 months.
Oregon offers remote online notarization (RON) for estate planning documents and transfer-on-death deeds to pass real estate without probate. These tools, combined with revocable trusts and beneficiary designations, provide multiple ways to transfer assets without probate.