Estate Planning Laws in Oregon.

When probate is required, Oregon estates generally proceed through circuit court with a personal representative appointment, notice requirements, and creditor-deadline rules.

Oregon requires a will to be in writing, signed by the testator, and properly witnessed unless another recognized exception applies. Execution formalities matter because even small defects can create probate disputes later.

Oregon powers of attorney are governed by state statute and are a central part of incapacity planning because they can allow financial decision-making without a later guardianship fight.

Oregon law governs advance directives and health-care decision-making documents, including who may act and what form the directive must take to be effective.