Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Oregon

No, a personal representative does not need an attorney, unless the steps become too confusing or overwhelming. An Oregon attorney will use the electronic filing system, which is an advantage in the modern era. Representing yourself, you will be turning in paperwork directly to the court. Beyond the initial Petition for Probate, you will need to prepare the following in a "simple" probate:

- Limited Judgment Admitting Will to Probate

- Information to Heirs & Devisees

- Information to OHA & DHS

- Notice for Publication (including publishing and filing the Affidavit of Publication)

- Inventory

- Declaration of Compliance

- Verified Statement

- Consents

- General Judgment

- Receipts

- Supplemental Judgment

Depending on what happens after filing the initial Petition for Probate, what gets filed can expand to more/different filings.

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