(1) The proceeds of a legal expense trust fund may be used to:

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 244.207

  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.

(a) Defray legal expenses described in ORS § 244.205;

(b) Defray costs reasonably incurred in administering the trust fund, including but not limited to costs incident to the solicitation of funds; and

(c) Discharge any tax liabilities incurred as a result of the creation, operation or administration of the trust fund.

(2) The proceeds of a trust fund may also be used to defray or discharge expenses, costs or liabilities incurred before the fund was established if the expenses, costs or liabilities are related to the legal proceeding for which the fund was established. [2007 c.877 § 30]