Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Oregon
In the State of Oregon, if one spouse dies, does the entire estate automatically belong to the surviving spouse with no tax penalty if the entire estate is under one million dollars in value?
Asked on 11/29/11, 9:32 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lawrence Vergun
The Vergun Law Firm
In the State of Oregon, under current law, if any resident of the state of Oregon dies (regardless of who they are), and if the decedent's entire estate is worth under one million dollars in value, then there is no inheritance tax due. This rule applies regardless of who inherits the estate. Note that the "value of the estate" typically includes the amount of life insurance proceeds, as well as the decedent's other assets.
Answered on 11/29/11, 9:39 am