Or. Admin. Code § 170-135-0005
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024
Section 170-135-0005 - DefinitionsFor the purposes of these rules, unless the context requires otherwise, the capitalized words and phrases used in these rules have the same meaning as provided in ORS 111.005 and:
(1) "Claiming Successor" has the same meaning as ORS 114.505(2).(2) "Estate Administrator" is an employee of the Treasurer appointed to administer and protect the assets of an estate.(3) "Known Heir" has the same meaning as ORS 113.238(3).(4) "Person" means individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint stock companies, including Business Entities, and public bodies as defined in ORS 174.109, including Governmental Entities. Examples of a Person includes: (a) Friends and neighbors of the Decedent;(b) Care centers, nursing homes, and hospitals;(c) Banking or financial institutions;(5) "Probate" means the court procedure that encompasses all matters and proceedings pertaining to administration of estates as described in ORS 111.085, including but not limited to appointment and qualification of Personal Representatives, determination of heirships, construction of wills, and the administration, settlement and distribution of estates of decedents. As to the estate of a decedent, "settlement" includes, the full process of administration, distribution and closing.Or. Admin. Code § 170-135-0005
OST 2-2021, adopt filed 06/29/2021, effective 7/1/2021Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 178.050
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 178.050