Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. Probate is a term that often sends shivers down the spine of those unfamiliar with its intricacies. It's a process that conjures images of ...

Q: How do you know if an asset is a probate asset or not? Does it make a difference when creating a will? A: It’s really important to understand the difference between probate assets and non ...

The city of Salem agreed to pay $850,000 to the family of a 23-year-old man who was fatally shot by police in 2021 just as the family’s wrongful death and excessive force lawsuit was to go to trial ...

THE RECONSTRUCTED Battleship Oregon, which became the focus in the Spanish-American War, is ready to lead the procession of battleships through the Panama Canal at the official opening. Captain ...

The Portland Winter Light Festival is now underway for its 10th year, turning the dark winter nights into a vibrant celebration of color with plenty of performances and art.

Inherited property may sound like a windfall. But it can actually be complicated and difficult to sort out—especially when ...

Nate Bittle led the Ducks with a career-high 36 points and 12 rebounds. Oregon will be the No. 8 seed in the Big Ten tournament and will play No. 9 Indiana in the second round on Thursday.

What form this takes will depend on whether a will has been left. The process of applying for the grant and the document you use to manage the estate is often generically referred to as 'probate' – ...

1 seed in the College Football Playoff. “It’s not about getting knocked down,” says Oregon coach Dan Lanning, “It’s about what you do next.” So here we are, and the road to becoming ...

A New Mexico court granted a temporary restraining order Monday against the release of certain records related to the ...