Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 114 § 114.225 — Possession and control of decedents estate
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 114 ·
Oregon Code § 114.225·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Possession and control of decedents estate.
(1) A personal representative has a right to and
shall take possession and control of the estate of the decedent, but the
personal representative is not required to take possession of or be accountable
for property in the possession of an heir or devisee unless in the opinion of
the personal representative possession by the personal representative is
reasonably required for purposes of administration.
(2) If a personal
representative files a motion for delivery of possession of real property under
ORS 111.095 (4)(e):
(a) The personal
representative shall state in the motion why ORS chapter 90 does not apply.
(b) The personal
representative shall give notice as provided in ORS 111.215 of the motion to
all adult occupants of the real property whose names can be determined with
reasonable effort. In addition, the personal representative shall attach
written notice in a secure manner to the main entrance of any dwelling unit
that is the subject of the motion. [1969 c.591 §121; 2021 c.282 §17]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 114.225
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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