In Oklahoma, there are many instances where you need to file probate to transfer the title of your parents home when they pass away. The need for probate to transfer ownership of your parents’ house to you depends on several factors. Further, those include how the property is titled, whether there is a valid will. Here are some scenarios: Joint…
In Oklahoma you file probate when someone passes away. It involves proving the validity of a deceased person’s will, if one exists, and administering their estate. In Oklahoma, as in many other states, probate proceedings aim to ensure that the deceased’s debts are paid and their assets are distributed according to their wishes or according to state law if there…
Dying without a will in Rogers County creates problems for your estate. Throughout the United States, individuals have been taking all sorts of corona virus-related precautions. But with more than 215,000 deaths in the country and with no end to this pandemic in sight, many pre-retirees and retirees are going a step farther and getting their estate planning done early…
Estate planning in Rogers County is an essential part of getting older. Grandchildren inheritance is an important part of Estate Planning. There are over 80,000 families on Oklahoma in which a grandparent is functioning in a parental role for grandchildren. As a result, it is common for a grandparent to want to leave their grandchildren inheritance in their wills and…
Setting up a Non-Profit organization in Rogers County is a goal of many places: churches, food pantries, and other welfare organizations. Charitable organizations and foundations are also a great tool for Estate Planning. In Oklahoma the process is fairly complicated but depends on what you’re trying to do. If you are considering forming a Non-Profit or a charitable foundation, this…
Estate planning basics in Rogers County informs people about Wills, Trusts and asset protection. Estate planning isn’t only for the wealthy. If you fail to have a plan in place, it is your family that pays the price after you pass away. Settling your affairs without a plan will likely have long-lasting and costly impacts on your family. However, if…
Rogers County Charitable Donations in Estate Planning may be an important part of your estate plan. It’s not uncommon for a person to leave a donation to charity in their will. Over 16 million Americans leave a charitable donation each year. Under law, you can ensure you leave a donation in your will too. This article will explain the possible…
Creating a trust is often a part of an estate plan. Many times people are very reluctant to actually do the things needed to prpare for their eventual debt. However, choosing which trust best suits your needs can be somewhat confusing. This article summarizes the basic elements of each type of available trust and how they may benefit you in…
Oklahoma Holographic wills are enforceable but must done done correctly. While some people go through the wise process of hiring a Wills and Trust attorney and setting up a will prior to their passing, this does not always happen. Sometimes, a will is a handwritten document. More recently, wills have become popular as internet print-offs that are filled-in by hand. The…
Our Claremore attorneys can help you with your Oklahoma wills and estate planning concerns. Because passing on is an inevitable reality, it is important to create a will and Estate Plan to have your affairs prepared in the way that achieves your goals. Your surviving loved ones can follow your final wishes instead of having to go through a lengthy and…