Can an intestate estate be divided among more than one heir?

Yes, an intestate estate can be divided among multiple heirs in Oregon. According to Oregon’s Intestate Succession Law, when a person dies without a will, their property is then distributed to individuals, in order of priority. This process is called intestate succession. If the decedent was married and had no children, the surviving spouse receives all of the property. If the deceased was married and had children, the spouse receives the first $145,000 of the estate, plus 1/2 of the remaining estate. The children then receive the other half of the estate. If the decedent was unmarried with no children, the estate passes in the following order: parents, siblings, or grandparents; then, if none of those exist, the estate is equally divided between all other living relatives. If the deceased was unmarried with children, the estate passes to the children in equal shares. If the decedent had children from different relationships, the estate will be divided among the children with each “family unit” receiving their share in equal portions. Therefore, an intestate estate in Oregon can be divided among multiple heirs, as long as the heir’s relationship to the decedent is established. The order of who receives the estate depends on the type of relationship the decedent had with the heir and if they have any surviving relatives.

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