Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 285A > Administration > Sister States

• Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
• Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. ^{Source: OCC}
• Chambers: A judge's office.
• Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
• Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
• Intestate: Dying without leaving a will.
• Per stirpes: The legal means by which the children of a decedent, upon the death of an ancestor at a level above that of the decedent, receive by right of representation the share of the ancestor
• Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
• United States: includes territories, outlying possessions and the District of Columbia. See Oregon Statutes 174.100