The figures on this page are general estimates. Laws, fees, thresholds, and prices differ by state and change often, and your own situation may change the result. Before you act, confirm the current numbers and rules for Oregon with a licensed professional — an attorney, tax advisor, or licensed agent as appropriate. Reading this page does not create a professional relationship.
When the clock starts in Oregon
The single fact that governs every other date on this page: in Oregon the creditor-claim period runs from the date of publication of the notice to interested persons — Oregon publishes once, not serially.
This is not the same in every state. Some states run the period from the date of death, others from the date letters are issued to the personal representative, others from first publication of the notice to creditors. A deadline calculated from the wrong event is simply wrong, and a missed claim deadline is not curable.
Oregon deadlines at a glance
| Deadline | Oregon | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory | 90 days after the date of appointment, unless the court grants a longer time. Property that surfaces later requires a supplemental inventory within 30 days after the personal representative receives possession or knowledge of it (§113.175). | Or. Rev. Stat. §113.165 |
| Creditor claim period | The later of four months after the date of publication of the notice to interested persons, or — for a claimant the personal representative was required to notify directly — 45 days after that notice is delivered or mailed. Oregon publishes the notice once rather than serially (§113.155(1)), so "the date of publication" is a single date. Separately, during the three months following appointment the personal representative must make reasonably diligent efforts to identify claimants (§115.003(1)). A claim must also be within its own statute of limitations. | Or. Rev. Stat. §115.005(2) |
| Outer claim bar | No fixed number of months from death. Oregon's outer limit is an event rather than a date: a claim presented after the four-month period is still paid from the estate if it is within its own statute of limitations, is presented before the personal representative files the final account, comes from a person who was not sent a notice under §115.003 more than 30 days before presentation, and would otherwise be allowable. Such a claim is paid only after the expenses having priority. Separately, a claim the personal representative disallows is barred unless the claimant requests summary determination or commences a separate action within 30 days after the notice of disallowance is mailed or delivered (§115.145). | Or. Rev. Stat. §115.005(3), (4) |
| Closing / final distribution | Oregon sets no outer date for closing. The personal representative files an account annually, within 60 days after each anniversary of appointment unless the court orders otherwise, and a final account when the estate is ready for final settlement and distribution. | Or. Rev. Stat. §116.083(1)(a), (d) |
The inventory deadline, as written
Within 90 days after the date of appointment, unless a longer time is granted by the court, a personal representative shall file in the estate proceeding an inventory of all property of the estate that has come into the possession or knowledge of the personal representative.
— Or. Rev. Stat. §113.165
The creditor-claim period, as written
a claim is barred from payment from the estate if not presented within the statute of limitations applicable to the claim and before the later of: (a) Four months after the date of publication of notice to interested persons; or (b) If the claim was one with respect to which the personal representative was required to deliver or mail a notice under ORS 115.003 (2), 45 days after a notice meeting the requirements of ORS 115.003 (3) is delivered or mailed to the last-known address of the person asserting the claim.
— Or. Rev. Stat. §115.005(2)
What this page does not state
Where a figure is not recorded above, it is because it was not found in the statute cited — not because no deadline exists. Court rules, local rules, and standing orders set additional dates that are not part of the statutory text, and those are not reproduced here. Confirm every date against the Oregon court handling the estate.
Sources
- Statutes: Or. Rev. Stat. §113.165; Or. Rev. Stat. §115.005(2); Or. Rev. Stat. §115.005(3), (4); Or. Rev. Stat. §116.083(1)(a), (d)
- Authority: Oregon Legislative Assembly, Oregon Revised Statutes (oregonlegislature.gov)
- Source URL: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors115.html
- Verified: 2026-08-17
Related Oregon guides
- How Long Does Probate Take in Oregon? — the overall timeline these deadlines sit inside.
- How much does probate cost in Oregon? — the cost side.
- How Much Does an Executor Get Paid in Oregon? — compensation for the work.
- Oregon Probate Fee Sheet — printable one-page reference.
- Executor Duties: The Complete Checklist — what the role involves.
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This page reproduces Oregon statutory deadlines as published at the time of verification. It is not legal advice. Statutes are amended, court rules impose additional dates, and application depends on the specific estate. Confirm every date with the Oregon court or a licensed Oregon attorney.