Oregon Last Will - Form and Laws
A will is a legal document that dictates how an individual’s assets should be distributed after death. In Oregon, a last will and testament is a legally binding document that must be in writing and signed by the testator in order to be valid. The testator can appoint an executor to carry out the terms of the will, and can also name a guardian for minor children. Assets that are not specifically mentioned in the will pass to the testator’s heirs by default. Oregon law allows for the creation of a living will, which is a document that sets out a person’s wishes for end-of-life medical treatment. A living will is not a legal document, and therefore does not have any legal standing. However, it can be used to guide family members and doctors in making decisions about a person’s medical care. Oregon law also allows for the creation of a healthcare power of attorney, which is a legal document that appoints someone to make medical decisions on behalf of the grantor. A healthcare power of attorney takes effect only if the grantor becomes incapacitated and is unable to make decisions on their own.