2018 Oregon Estate Tax Rates

The State of Oregon levies a tax on taxable estates that have a value of more than $1 Million.  Estates of less than $1 Million are exempt from the Oregon Estate Tax.  This is a separate from the Federal Estate Tax.  In 2018, individuals with less $11.2 Million and couples with less than $22.4 Million are exempt from the Federal Estate tax.  The top Federal Estate tax rate is 40%.  More information on determining the Federal Estate Tax rates can be found at IRS.gov.

Taxable Estate Equal to or more than:	Taxable Estate less than:	Tax rate on Taxable Estate amount more than column 1
$1,000,000	$1,500,000	$0 + 10%
1,500,000	2,500,000	50,000 + 10.25%
2,500,000	3,500,000	152,500 + 10.5%
3,500,000	4,500,000	267,500 + 11%
4,500,000	5,500,000	367,500 + 11.5%
5,500,000	6,500,000	482,500 + 12%
6,500,000	7,500,000	602,500 + 13%
7,500,000	8,500,000	732,500 + 14%
8,500,000	9,500,000	872,500 + 15%
9,500,000		1,022,500 + 16%

Is a Handwritten Will Valid in Oregon?

Is a Handwritten Will Valid in Oregon?

The short answer is no.  Wills that are handwritten and not witnessed are not recognized as valid in Oregon.  A handwritten will that is witnessed by two individuals will be considered valid.  

I have written more about about the basics of estate planning in the following articles:

1. Basics of an Oregon Estate Plan (Part 1)

2. Basics of an Oregon Estate Plan (Part 2)

3. Basics of an Oregon Estate Plan (Part 3)