How do you update small estate affidavit in Oregon?

If you need to update a small estate affidavit in Oregon, you must file an amended affidavit. To do this, you will need to:

1. Obtain an amended small estate affidavit form. You can find this form online on the Oregon Judicial Department's website or at your local courthouse.

2. Fill out the form. You will need to provide information such as your name, address, the name of the deceased, the date of death, and the assets of the estate.

3. Sign the form. You must sign the form in front of a notary public.

4. File the form with the court. You must file the form with the circuit court in the county where the deceased lived.

5. Provide a copy of the form to the personal representative. You must provide a copy of the form to the personal representative of the estate.

6. Receive a court order. The court will issue an order approving or denying your request to amend the small estate affidavit.

If the court approves your request, the amended small estate affidavit will be filed with the court and will become part of the estate file.

Additional Information

* You can only amend a small estate affidavit if the total value of the estate is less than $50,000.

* You must file the amended small estate affidavit within 60 days of the date you discovered the information that requires the amendment.

* If you fail to file an amended small estate affidavit, you could be subject to a penalty.