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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in ORS 112.455 to 112.555:
(1) “Abuser” means a person who is convicted of a felony by reason of conduct that constitutes physical abuse as described in ORS 124.105 or financial abuse as described in ORS 124.110.
(2) “Decedent” means:
(a) A person whose life is taken by a slayer; or
(b) A person whose date of death is not later than five years after an abuser is convicted of a felony by reason of conduct against the person that constitutes physical abuse as described in ORS 124.105 or financial abuse as described in ORS 124.110.
(3) “Slayer” means a person who, with felonious intent, takes or procures the taking of the life of a decedent.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Revised Statutes Probate Law § 112.455 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/title-12-probate-law/or-rev-st-sect-112-455/
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