Tulsa Law Blog
How Do I Transfer Property To A Trust In Oklahoma?
For the purpose of Estate Planning its important to know how you transfer property to a Trust that you own. Understanding trusts and property transfers in Oklahoma can be complex, but it’s important for managing your estate effectively. The last thing that you want is for their plan to fail due to a lack of funding the trust. This blog…
What Is The Role Of Lie Detector Tests in a Criminal Case in Oklahoma?
In Oklahoma the role of lie detector tests in criminal cases is dubious at best. Most states, including Oklahoma, do not accept the results of polygraph (often called lie detector) tests as admissible evidence in court. This is because polygraph tests do not meet the threshold of reliability required for evidence that is admissible in court. The reasons are many…
What are Felony Crimes in Oklahoma?
Criminal offenses in Oklahoma are divided into two primary categories: misdemeanor and felony crimes. While misdemeanors typically carry shorter jail sentences and smaller fines, felonies are far more serious and can result in long-term prison sentences, significant fines, and lasting consequences on a person’s life. Understanding what constitutes a felony crime in Oklahoma and the penalties involved is important for…
Oklahoma Hand Written Wills Are Valid
In Oklahoma Hand Written Wills Are valid but they must satisfy certain requirements. In Oklahoma hand written wills are called holographic. Holographic wills are wills that are completely handwritten by the person wishing to will their property away when they die. Some people prefer to hand-write their final wishes because its easy and personal. Not all States allow for holographic…
Debts Forgiven in Bankruptcy
When we file your case most of your debts are forgiven in bankruptcy. Even if your paycheck is being garnished the garnishment stops and the debt is forgiven. Although this is welcome news there are still some kinds of debt you’ll have to continue paying. This is in addition to any secured debts, debts where you have pledged the asset…
The Purpose Of Mediation In Child Custody and Divorce In Oklahoma
Mediation In Child Custody and Divorce or paternity In Oklahoma is designed to settle your case without a trial. An unfortunate reality of having kids or marriage is the possibility of it ending in a dispute. If your marriage ends or you have a child custody disputes, your entire life can be flipped upside down. The emotions and feelings that…