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After a parent dies · Oregon
Creditor claim deadlines for an estate in Oregon
In Oregon, during the three months after appointment, the personal representative must make reasonably diligent efforts to review the financial records to find creditors. In Oregon, the general claim deadline is four months after notice to interested persons is published.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Sources checked November 2, 2026.
What the official sources say
- In Oregon, during the three months after appointment, the personal representative must make reasonably diligent efforts to review the financial records to find creditors. Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 115. Checked November 2, 2026
- In Oregon, the general claim deadline is four months after notice to interested persons is published. Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 115. Checked November 2, 2026
- In Oregon, a creditor with an allowed claim that is not paid within six months after the notice may ask the court for an order. Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 115. Checked November 2, 2026
How to keep these papers
Keep dated copies of the papers you already have in one place, and write the day something happened on the same day. KeepMyProof is a private phone app for that: folders with checklists, the day it happened next to the day you saved it, and one PDF of a folder when someone asks.
- Will or trust copies
- Death certificates
- Court papers naming the executor
- Accounts and property papers
- Bills and letters to close out
- Family land papers (heirs' property)
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Neighbouring states
- Creditor claim deadlines for an estate in Idaho
- Creditor claim deadlines for an estate in Nevada
- Creditor claim deadlines for an estate in Washington
- Creditor claim deadlines for an estate in Ohio
Questions
Where do these Oregon facts come from?
Each fact on this page is copied from an official source: Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 115. We checked that each source still says it on November 2, 2026. Rules and forms change, so open the official link and read the current version before you rely on it.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is educational only and is not legal advice. KeepMyProof is not a law firm. For advice about your situation, ask a lawyer licensed in Oregon or your court's self-help center.
Which papers should I keep for after a parent dies?
A good start: Will or trust copies; Death certificates; Court papers naming the executor; Accounts and property papers; Bills and letters to close out; Family land papers (heirs' property). Keep only papers you are allowed to have, write the date on each note, and keep originals somewhere safe.
How can I keep these papers private on my phone?
KeepMyProof keeps copies of the papers you already have in folders with checklists, encrypted on your phone, with no account and no ads. It is free for the first items you save. It is coming soon to Google Play.
Educational only. Not legal advice.