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The simple estate affidavit in Oregon

Where Oregon law lets a smaller estate be settled without full probate, these are the official words on how: who may use the route, what it covers and what the paperwork must say. Whether a particular estate fits is for the court, the bank or company holding the asset, or an attorney in Oregon; nothing on this page decides it.

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The two value limits: personal property, and real property together with manufactured homes

(1) A person who meets the requirements of ORS 114.515 may file a simple estate affidavit only with regard to an estate in which:

(a)(A) Not more than $75,000 of the fair market value of the estate is attributable to personal property other than manufactured homes; and

(B) Not more than $200,000 of the fair market value of the estate is attributable to the combined fair market value of real property and manufactured homes; or

Oregon · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · ORS 114.510(1)(a)

How the value is measured, and whether liens and other debts are taken off

the fair market value of the entire interest in the property included in the estate shall be used without reduction for liens or other debts.

Oregon · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · ORS 114.510(2)(b)

Filing the affidavit with the clerk of the probate court: the waiting period, and the filing fee

any of the following persons may file a simple estate affidavit with the clerk of the probate court in any county where there is venue for a proceeding seeking the appointment of a personal representative for the estate:

(3) A simple estate affidavit may not be filed until 30 days after the death of the decedent.

The clerk of the probate court shall charge and collect the fee established under ORS 21.145 for the filing of a simple estate affidavit

Oregon · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · ORS 114.515(1), (3), (5)

What the affidavit must state about the person who died, and the notice to anyone holding their money or property

Under ORS 114.535, if you owe a debt to the decedent or have personal property of the decedent, you must pay the debt or turn over the property to the affiant.

(e) State the name, age, domicile and post-office address and last four digits of the Social Security number of the decedent.

Oregon · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · ORS 114.525(1)(a), (e)

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(1) A person who meets the requirements of ORS 114.515 may file a simple estate affidavit only with regard to an estate in which:

(a)(A) Not more than $75,000 of the fair market value of the estate is attributable to personal property other than manufactured homes; and

(B) Not more than $200,000 of the fair market value of the estate is attributable to the combined fair market value of real property and manufactured homes; or

the fair market value of the entire interest in the property included in the estate shall be used without reduction for liens or other debts.

Oregon · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · ORS 114.510(2)(b)

(1) A person who meets the requirements of ORS 114.515 may file a simple estate affidavit only with regard to an estate in which:

(a)(A) Not more than $75,000 of the fair market value of the estate is attributable to personal property other than manufactured homes; and

(B) Not more than $200,000 of the fair market value of the estate is attributable to the combined fair market value of real property and manufactured homes; or

any of the following persons may file a simple estate affidavit with the clerk of the probate court in any county where there is venue for a proceeding seeking the appointment of a personal representative for the estate:

(3) A simple estate affidavit may not be filed until 30 days after the death of the decedent.

The clerk of the probate court shall charge and collect the fee established under ORS 21.145 for the filing of a simple estate affidavit

Oregon · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · ORS 114.515(1), (3), (5)

any of the following persons may file a simple estate affidavit with the clerk of the probate court in any county where there is venue for a proceeding seeking the appointment of a personal representative for the estate:

(3) A simple estate affidavit may not be filed until 30 days after the death of the decedent.

The clerk of the probate court shall charge and collect the fee established under ORS 21.145 for the filing of a simple estate affidavit

Oregon · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · ORS 114.515(1), (3), (5)

any of the following persons may file a simple estate affidavit with the clerk of the probate court in any county where there is venue for a proceeding seeking the appointment of a personal representative for the estate:

(3) A simple estate affidavit may not be filed until 30 days after the death of the decedent.

The clerk of the probate court shall charge and collect the fee established under ORS 21.145 for the filing of a simple estate affidavit

Oregon · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · ORS 114.515(1), (3), (5)

any of the following persons may file a simple estate affidavit with the clerk of the probate court in any county where there is venue for a proceeding seeking the appointment of a personal representative for the estate:

(3) A simple estate affidavit may not be filed until 30 days after the death of the decedent.

The clerk of the probate court shall charge and collect the fee established under ORS 21.145 for the filing of a simple estate affidavit

Oregon · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · ORS 114.515(1), (3), (5)

Under ORS 114.535, if you owe a debt to the decedent or have personal property of the decedent, you must pay the debt or turn over the property to the affiant.

(e) State the name, age, domicile and post-office address and last four digits of the Social Security number of the decedent.

Oregon · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · ORS 114.525(1)(a), (e)

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