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Trying to challenge a will in Oklahoma involves a legal process where an individual contests the validity of a will during probate. Due to the extremely emotional nature of these cases, knowing exactly what they mean is very important. Here, we’ll discuss who can contest a will, the requirements you must meet, and what to expect during the process. Grounds for Challenging a Will […]
Knowing whether you should file a probate in Creek County can be tricky. According to Oklahoma law, the necessity of filing probate depends on the type of property that administers upon death. Solid estate planning can help save estate money and simplify the transfer of property when a person dies. This happens by utilizing probate avoidance tools that are fairly straightforward and simple to […]
Writing a valid Will requires that it meets Oklahoma estate planning laws. must conform to Oklahoma’s statutory requirements. If you die without a valid will in Oklahoma, your property distributes in compliance with Oklahoma’s intestacy laws. If you write a will and it fails to meet legal requirements. the court deems it invalid. When this happens it’s as if you’ve died without any will […]
Recognizing that everyone will eventually pass on is part of life. While some people take the time and effort to make a will through an attorney, others do not. However, there are other forms of last wills and testaments that can be valid in a court setting. These are holographic wills. Oklahoma is a state that gives legal validity to holographic wills. However, certain […]
Drafting a Trust in Estate Planning is an essential part of an updated Estate Plan in Oklahoma. The largest age demographic in America today is the Baby Boomer generation. This generation is also in the process of aging into their senior years. As a result, many people of the Baby Boomer generation are creating an estate plan. Creating a trust is a significant part […]
Step-Children in inheritance Planning sometimes can cause people unforeseen problems. Not everyone prepares a will before their passing. This leaves their estate subject to the intestate laws of Oklahoma. Intestate means that the estate will travel through probate and follow certain rules of inheritance. However, over 200,000 children are step-children in Oklahoma. How the law addresses step-children in inheritance is different in intestate succession […]
Our Creek County attorneys can help you write your Oklahoma Last Will and Testament. An estimated 54% of Americans between the ages of 45 to 65 do not have a last will and testament in place. Obviously this could result in a number of problems for those loved ones left behind. For example, the media has been awash with stories about the estate of […]