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Essential Information Write a title. ... Name the executor of your will. ... Name a guardian for any minors. ... Organize and inventory assets. ... Name the beneficiaries. ... Write your residuary clause. ... Sign your will with witnesses. ... Store your will someplace safe and update it when necessary.

Oregon does not provide for a statutory will or specific language you have to use in your will for it to be legal. If you know your wishes, you can create a will on your own or work with an estate planning attorney.

Wills in Oregon don't need to be notarized to be valid, but notarization can make the probate process smoother. That's because, when a will is notarized, it means the probate court doesn't have to summon the witnesses to make sure the will is legally binding.

The cost of creating a will in Oregon can range from approximately $250 to $1000, while a trust typically costs anywhere between $900 and $3450. At Snug, any member can create a Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive for free.

A power of attorney remains in effect during your lifetime unless you revoke it or unless there are specific limits in the power of attorney. In Oregon, a power of attorney is durable, which means that it continues to be effective if you become financially incapable. The agent's authority ends when you die.

2 main types of POA in Oregon General Power of Attorney: Grants a person of your choosing a wide range of authority to handle just about everything you might handle yourself, including medical and financial matters. Special or Limited Power of Attorney: Places more restrictions on your appointed surrogate.