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The document is a Life Estate Deed form for Oregon, provided by U.S. Legal Forms, Inc. It includes instructions for completing the form, a disclaimer regarding the use of the forms without legal warranty, and sections for recording details about the grantor, grantee, and property description. The deed grants a life estate to the grantee for their natural life and outlines legal considerations and responsibilities related to property use and rights.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Oregon Life Estate Deed in the editor.
Begin by filling out the Recording Cover Sheet. Enter the names of the transaction(s) as required by O.R.S. § 205.234(A). This is crucial for proper documentation.
Next, input the Grantor(s) and Grantee(s) information as described in ORS 205.160. Ensure that all names are spelled correctly to avoid any legal issues.
Indicate the true and actual consideration paid for the property transfer in section four. This amount must be accurate as it affects tax assessments.
Complete the Life Estate Deed section by entering the Grantor's name, Grantee's name, and their address. Specify the term of life estate clearly.
Attach a legal description of the property as Exhibit A, ensuring it is detailed and accurate for legal purposes.
Finally, have both parties sign and date the document, and ensure it is notarized to validate its legality.

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How much does an estate have to be worth to go to probate in Oregon?

Be sure that you have completed all the tasks in the affidavit before filing. An affidavit can be filed if the fair market value of the estate is $275,000 or less. Of that amount, no more than $200,000 can be attributable to real property and no more than $75,000 can be attributable to personal property.

How much can you inherit in Oregon without paying taxes?

Background. The state of Oregon imposes an estate tax on estates with a value of $1 million or above. For the 2024 tax year, the Oregon estate tax rates range from 10% to 16%, depending on the value of the estate. The tax is calculated on the portion of the estate that exceeds the $1 million exemption threshold[ii].

What is considered an estate in Oregon?

Estate includes tangible and intangible personal property of a decedent domiciled in Oregon, wherever the property is situated.

How to avoid Oregon estate tax?

Oregon Estate Tax Strategies Make lifetime gifts. Use an irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT). Donate via a charitable trust. Employ a family limited partnership. Use a qualified personal residence trust (QPRT).