Oregon Revised Statutes

Or. Rev. Stat. § 113.155 (2026)

Publication of notice to interested persons

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113.155 Publication of notice to interested persons. (1) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, upon appointment a personal representative shall cause a notice to interested persons to be published once in:

(a) A newspaper published in the county in which the estate proceeding is pending; or

(b) If no newspaper is published in the county in which the estate proceeding is pending, a newspaper designated by the court.

(2) The notice shall include:

(a) The title of the court in which the estate proceeding is pending;

(b) The name of the decedent;

(d) A statement requiring all persons having claims against the estate to present them, within four months after the date of publication of the notice to the personal representative at the address designated in the notice for the presentation of claims or they may be barred;

(e) The date of publication of the notice; and

(f) A statement advising all persons whose rights may be affected by the proceeding that additional information may be obtained from the records of the court, the personal representative or the attorney for the personal representative.

(3) The failure of the personal representative to cause a notice to be published under this section is a breach of duty to the persons concerned, but does not affect the validity of appointment, duties or powers or the exercise of duties or powers.

(4) A personal representative shall file in the estate proceeding proof of the publication of notice required by this section. The proof shall include a copy of the published notice.

(5)(a) This section does not apply if the petition for appointment of the personal representative states that no assets of the estate are known to the petitioner and no assets of the estate have come into the possession or knowledge of the personal representative.

(b) If the petition for appointment of the personal representative states that no assets of the estate are known to the petitioner and assets of the estate later come into the possession or knowledge of the personal representative, the personal representative shall, within 30 days after the filing of the inventory or supplemental inventory first showing assets of the estate, commence publication of notice to interested persons as provided in this section. [1969 c.591 §95; 1973 c.506 §26; 2007 c.284 §11; 2019 c.414 §3; 2023 c.18 §1]

113.160 [Repealed by 1969 c.591 §305]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 7 cases, 1976–2008 · leading case: Johnson v. Mult. Co. Dept. Comm. Just., 178 P.3d 210 (Or. 2008).

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Johnson v. Mult. Co. Dept. Comm. Just., 178 P.3d 210 (Or. 2008). “" Defendant cites, as examples, ORCP 7 D(6) (providing for court order for service of summons by, among other methods, publication in a newspaper of general circulation) and ORS 113.155 (notice of initiation of estate proceedings can be accomplished by publishing information…”

Est. of Booker, 557 P.2d 248 (Or. Ct. App. 1976). · cites it 2× “[1] Subsequent to the publishing of a "notice to interested persons" (ORS 113.155), petitioner, Ida Mae Booker, filed a petition with the court seeking the removal of respondent as personal representative and her own appointment to that position.”

In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of Gresham, 864 P.2d 360 (Or. 1993). “145(4), and causing a notice to interested persons to be published in a newspaper, ORS 113.155(1). We also find that the accused neglected a legal matter entrusted to him.”

Lawver v. Beesley, 740 P.2d 1215 (Or. Ct. App. 1987). · cites it 7× “145 4 and did not publish a notice to interested persons as *715 required by ORS 113.155. 5 On February 12, 1982, he resigned to become a judge in Klamath County.”

Betz v. Ganos, 100 P.3d 756 (Or. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 2× “Pursuant to ORS 113.155, notice to unknown interested parties was published on February 27, March 6, and March 13,2002.”

Johnson v. Multnomah Cnty. Dep't of Cmty. Just., 178 P.3d 210 (Or. 2008). “” Defendant cites, as examples, ORCP 7 D(6) (providing for court order for service of summons by, among other methods, publication in a newspaper of general circulation) and ORS 113.155 (notice of initiation of estate proceedings can be accomplished by publishing information…”

Dicker v. Wiman, 596 P.2d 570 (Or. Ct. App. 1979). “However, she published a notice to interested persons in a local newspaper of general circulation as required by ORS 113.155. After a hearing on the matter, the court determined on December 12, 1975, that respondent was the illegitimate daughter and therefore sole heir of…”

— Or. Rev. Stat. § 113.155(1) — 1 case

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