The probate process requires many different types of documents that may or may not all come into play. This is one of them.

Legally, this term comes into play when someone dies without a will. Learn more.

An “inventory” is a very specific thing when it comes to probate. Learn more.

This is a document related to health. Having it in place means you’re prepared for some very tricky potential situations.

If you poke around this site for very long, you’ll see the word “probate” a lot. What does it mean anyway?

This process can save you a lot of time and money if you qualify.

In estate planning, people are constantly talking about how to avoid probate. So, why does it even exist anyway?

Naturally, when embarking into probate, people want to know who is paying for it. Find out.

It’s unlikely that anyone wants to inherit their parents’ debt. Can this happen?

“The first rule of a probate is to avoid probate.” Does a will do that?

Freeman gets real about this important question.

The law requires that certain people are notified of a probate proceeding. Learn more.

There may be someone who you do not want to inherit from you. Here’s how to disinherit them.

Oregon law has a process for avoiding probate on a vehicle. Learn more.

If you’re the personal representative in a probate, Oregon law says you get financially compensated for this service. But how much is that compensation?

It’s a legal requirement to “publish notice” of a probate. How do you do it?

When someone dies, the law requires that a diligent effort be made to notify their creditors. Learn how.

You have to start somewhere! Here’s how to start a probate.

The probate process can take a while. Learn just how long it can be.

It very natural to wonder how much anything is going to cost. Freeman addresses the price of probate.