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Old 03-15-2010, 08:47 PM
 
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my grandparents had seperate wills that mirror one another both leaving me the house after surviving spouse was deceased. My grandfather died in 1996, and my grandmother in 2009. They raised me and we were very close until both deaths, and my grandma never said anything about changing the wills, and infact had given me copies to hold onto. my mother, who is the exectetor of the wills, after my grandmas death, stated she has a codicil omitting me from the house, she states now that the origanol will and codicil is "missing" and filed copies into probate. The codicil has my granfathers wrong middle name in it, my grandma did not sign her middle name, and it almost seems like the area where my should be, was just simply "forgotten". I am of limited means, and the rest of the family are all homeowners, My children and I need the house, but dont know where to start to fight this on without spending money I dont have. anyone know what type of contestment I can file? ORS statues, should I bother? Was the a marital tax clause will? PLEASE HELP TIMES RUNNING OUT!! OREGON
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Old 03-15-2010, 10:42 PM
 
Location: Salem, OR
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You know you really need to find an estate attorney to help you out. I know that isn't what you want to hear, but you can probably do a consultation for $200. They can at least steer you in the right direction.
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Old 03-15-2010, 11:57 PM
 
Location: Lakewood OH
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I used to work in the Probate court in Portland. Your situation appears to be fairly complicated with some missing items. The only way you are going to be able to sort it all out is to contact an attorney specializing in estates and trusts. If you are low income, you can find one from Legal Aid. Any general advice you may get from a website isn't going to help you very much.

You can see for yourself what wills have been filed in the Probate Court. Those are a matter of public record. They cannot give you legal advice though. Checking out Oregon Statutes won't help because they need to be interpreted by a professional attorney as to what applies to your specfic situation. If time is running out, all the more reason to find one who can help you.
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