Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Oregon

My girlfriend's grandmother fell ill last year, and one of the stipulations of her will was to give my girlfriend her home. As her condition declined, her will "disappeared" and her aunt was given power of attorney This happened after her grandmother suffered a minor stroke and was not breathing for 4 minutes. Now, she does not get the house anymore, but was told she would be receiving a percentage of the sale of the home, which was $160,000. Then the money was split three ways between the 3 daughters and my girlfriend got nothing. She was the told by her mother she would give her half of the $40,000 she received from the sale (the total split ended up being around $120,000, or $40,000 a piece) and has seen no more than $7,000. Does she have any legal recourse? She was supposed to get the house, and her own family stole it from her. Unfortunately, the only evidence we have is 6 or 7 different people that heard on several occasions that she was getting the house after her grandmother passed. What can we do?


Asked on 6/21/11, 3:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bonnie Popia Proctor & Popia, LLC

Your girlfriend needs to consult a probate attorney immediately to explore whether or not she has any recourse at this point. Time is of the essence in these matters.

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Answered on 6/23/11, 10:27 am


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