Whether or not you have to file probate depends on property the decedent owned when they died and the extent of the estate planning done while they were alive. If proper estate planning happens prior to death, there are many ways to make distributing assets upon death much easier. Avoiding probate in Oklahoma, as in any state, typically involves estate…
A disinheritance clause refers to the act of intentionally excluding someone from inheriting or receiving any portion of an individual’s estate, assets, or property upon their death. This typically occurs when a person who has the legal right to leave property to heirs or beneficiaries chooses to specifically exclude one or more individuals from their will or estate plan. One…
A special needs trust In Oklahoma is a part of a well planed estate. It is crucial to have an estate plan to help ensure that your belongings and assets go to the people you want them to after you’ve passed away. When considering what documents you’ll need to execute as part of your estate plan, it is essential to…
Oklahoma intestate law is what takes over by default. Creating a will is so important because if you don’t have one in place when you die, the state will decide what happens to everything you own. A will or a trust is a legal document that explains what to do with your property after death, among other things. You die…