Oregon Code § 114.549·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Liability of affiant.
An affiant may be liable for and is chargeable in the accounts of the affiant
with:
(1) All of the
estate of the decedent that comes into the possession of the affiant at any
time, including income from the estate.
(2) All property
not a part of the estate if:
(a) The affiant
has commingled the property with the assets of the estate; or
(b) The property
was received under a duty imposed on the affiant by law in the capacity of
affiant.
(3) Any loss to
the estate arising from:
(a) Neglect or
unreasonable delay in collecting the assets of the estate.
(b) Neglect in
paying over money or delivering property of the estate.
(c) Failure to
pay taxes as required by law or to close the estate within a reasonable time.
(d) Embezzlement
or commingling of the assets of the estate with other property.
(e) Unauthorized
self-dealing.
(f) Any other
negligent or willful act or nonfeasance in the administration of the estate by
which loss to the estate arises. [2019 c.165 §16]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 114.549
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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