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After a parent dies · Oregon
Executor duties and deadlines in Oregon
In Oregon, within 30 days after appointment the personal representative files a record showing the required information was delivered or mailed to heirs and beneficiaries. In Oregon, if new assets turn up and no bond was required, the personal representative must act within 30 days after filing the inventory.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Sources checked November 2, 2026.
What the official sources say
- In Oregon, within 30 days after appointment the personal representative files a record showing the required information was delivered or mailed to heirs and beneficiaries. Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 113. Checked November 2, 2026
- In Oregon, if new assets turn up and no bond was required, the personal representative must act within 30 days after filing the inventory. Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 113. Checked November 2, 2026
- In Oregon, a special administrator must file an account and hand the assets to the personal representative within 30 days after letters are issued. Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 113. 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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Questions
Where do these Oregon facts come from?
Each fact on this page is copied from an official source: Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 113. 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.