Wills and estate documents, in plain language.
A will says who receives what you leave behind and who makes sure it happens. Without one, Oregon law decides for you. We sit down with your family, explain the choices in plain language — in English or Spanish — and put the right documents in order.
How we help you plan
Every family is different. We sit down with you, listen to what you want to put in order, and explain — in plain terms — which documents get it done: a will, a revocable living trust, or other tools.
When someone dies without a will in Oregon, the intestate succession statute, ORS 112.045, decides who inherits — and the result is not always what that person would have chosen. A properly funded revocable living trust under Oregon's Uniform Trust Code, ORS chapter 130, can also let assets pass to your family without going through probate.
Wills & Estate Documents questions
What happens if I die without a will in Oregon?
Oregon's intestate succession statute, ORS 112.045, decides who inherits — generally the surviving spouse and children first, then parents, then siblings. That default order sometimes leaves out the people you would have chosen, which is the strongest reason to put a will in place.
Do I need a trust, or is a will enough?
It depends on the size and shape of what you own. A will covers many situations on its own; a properly funded revocable living trust under ORS chapter 130 can let assets pass to your family without probate, which matters more for some estates than others. We walk through both at the first meeting and tell you plainly which fits your situation.
I made a will years ago. Is it still good?
Possibly, but wills should be revisited after major life changes — a marriage or divorce, a birth or death in the family, a home purchase, or a move to Oregon from another state. Bring the old will to your consultation and we will tell you whether it still does what you want.