Probate is the court-supervised path that settles an estate when there is no trust, and the right guide makes the difference between months of confusion and a clean, compassionate close.
Probate is the legal process by which a deceased person's estate is administered under court supervision. It includes validating the Will (if one exists), inventorying assets, paying outstanding debts and taxes, and distributing what remains to the rightful heirs. In Oregon, probate is generally required when assets are held in the deceased's name alone and total above the small-estate threshold. Families who plan with a Revocable Living Trust typically avoid probate entirely.
We guide Personal Representatives and families through every step of Oregon probate, from filing the initial petition to the final accounting. Our role is to keep the process moving, the paperwork clean, and the family informed, so you can focus on what matters: each other.
How we help
Filing & representation. Prepare and file the probate petition; represent the Personal Representative in court.
Asset inventory. Identify, value, and inventory all probate assets per Oregon court requirements.
Creditor notice. Publish required notices and manage creditor claims in compliance with Oregon law.
Tax filings. Coordinate final income tax returns and any required Oregon estate tax filings.
Distribution & accounting. Prepare the final accounting and distribute assets to heirs per the Will or Oregon intestacy law.
If you've been named as a Personal Representative, or if a loved one has recently passed, we'll meet you where you are. Schedule a consultation to walk through the next steps with clarity and confidence.