{"id":37464,"date":"2023-02-03T08:12:03","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T16:12:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pdxlegal.com\/?page_id=37464"},"modified":"2023-02-03T12:53:10","modified_gmt":"2023-02-03T20:53:10","slug":"what-happens-if-you-die-without-a-will","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pdxlegal.com\/what-happens-if-you-die-without-a-will\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Oregon?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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One of the questions that our <\/span>Portland estate planning lawyers<\/span><\/a> do not ever want to answer for our clients is, \u201cWhat happens if you die without a will?\u201d<\/span> If your loved one dies without a will<\/b> and fails to make an estate plan that states their final wishes, then <\/span>the state of Oregon dictates who receives their estate.<\/b><\/p>\n

Even if you think you are not leaving many valuable possessions behind, an estate plan can help your family or inheritors avoid costly disputes after your death and ensure that your wishes are followed. At Michael D. O\u2019Brien & Associates, P.C., we are dedicated to helping you plan for your family\u2019s future. Contact our law office now and schedule a free case evaluation with our Oregon estate planning attorneys.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Do You Need an Estate Planning Lawyer in Oregon?<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you or a family member pass away without a valid estate plan, the state of Oregon will distribute your estate to your heirs based on <\/span>intestate succession laws<\/b> \u2013 a plan that is usually much different than what you would have wanted. Oregon laws are quite specific about how assets are distributed when there is no will.<\/span><\/p>\n

Creating a will should be considered a priority so you can have a say in what happens to your assets when you die. At Michael D. O\u2019Brien & Associates, P.C., our Portland estate planning lawyers are committed to:<\/span><\/p>\n