Except as specifically provided otherwise in chapter 591, Oregon Laws 1969, on July 1, 1970, chapter 591, Oregon Laws 1969, applies to wills of decedents dying thereafter, and a will executed before July 1, 1970, shall be considered lawfully executed if the application of ORS 112.255 would make it so, but the construction of a will executed before July 1, 1970, shall be governed by the law in effect on the date of execution unless a contrary intent is established by the will.
ORS 111.015
Applied in 4 court decisions — leading case 8 Or. App. 284 - In Re Estate of Crohn (1972)
Most recently applied in Thomas v. State ex rel. Senior & Disabled Services Division (August 1994)
1969 c.591 §303; 2016 c.42 §12
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