A Non-Judicial Settlement Agreement is a tool that’s available and used to avoid the high cost of litigation. When disputes or ambiguities arise during the administration of an estate or trust, many…
Undue Influence in Estate Planning in Oklahoma is a hot topic that is faced by many families after the passing of a loved one. As we age, our priorities can shift, and…
Probate is the legal process of validating a will, paying debts, and distributing a person’s property after death. While probate is sometimes necessary, many families prefer to avoid it because it can…
The number of Myths About Probate colors people’s idea of what it is and its process in TulsaIt’s easy to see why—stories circulate about drawn-out court cases, family feuds, and massive legal…
In Oklahoma, a guardian of an adult ward (a person under guardianship) cannot unilaterally sell the ward’s real property. The sale must be authorized and confirmed by the court that established the…
You can dismiss a probate in Tulsa, but its done at different times for different reasons. When a loved one passes away, probate is often the legal process that follows. Probate is…
Understanding how probate works makes the process a little easier to deal with. If you’re navigating the loss of a loved one or planning your estate, you may have heard the term…
In Oklahoma, if your parents died without a will, you technically cannot be named an executor (since that term applies to people named in a will). Instead, the probate court appoints an…
When a loved one passes away, one of the first legal questions family members often ask is whether wills must go through probate. In Oklahoma, probate is a court-supervised process for validating…
We often get questions about the steps for filing probate. When a family member passes away in Oklahoma, someone must manage and distribute their estate, including property, debts, and legal obligations. In…