Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 114 § 114.255 — Commencement of duties and powers of personal representative; prior acts
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 114 ·
Oregon Code § 114.255·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Commencement of duties and powers of personal representative; prior acts.
The duties and powers of a
personal representative commence upon the issuance of the letters of the
personal representative. The powers of a personal representative relate back in
time to give the acts of the personal representative occurring prior to appointment
the same effect as those occurring thereafter. A personal representative may
ratify and accept acts on behalf of the estate done by others where those acts
would have been proper for a personal representative. [1969 c.591 §122]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 114.255
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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