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Debts do not just disappear when someone passes away. They still exist and creditors still want to collect what they are owed. The heirs of those who have passed away with substantial debt are sometimes concerned that this means the debt is going to be inherited and...
A lot happens during probate, the court-controlled process a will must go through before it is implemented. Ideally, it should be a smooth process of passing over a decedent's estate per their wishes. However, things don’t always work out as anticipated. If you are...
For those concerned with facing accusations of sexual assault, getting consent is a critical first step in any encounter. People are often told that they need to ensure that they have consent from their partner before proceeding. This is even true in relationships...
Oklahoma, like all the other states, ascribes to what is known as the “Implied Consent” statute. Basically, this statute states that by signing up for a driver’s license, you are automatically consenting to submit to a chemical test should law enforcement suspect that...
Your estate plan ensures that your assets will go to a new home after you pass away. The beneficiaries you choose will inherit from your estate. All your heirs have to do is wait for probate to end. Probate is the period when your estate plan is validated and your...
Whether you’re providing testimony in a deposition, a hearing or during a trial, you’ll be under oath. That means intentionally lying can get you charged with perjury. Sometimes, witnesses think they’re being clever by saying they don’t recall certain things they’re...
You have probably watched high-speed car chase scenes in movies – and it can be fun. However, outrunning police only happens in movies. In real life, fleeing or “eluding the police” as it is known in Oklahoma is a serious offense with severe consequences. Besides the...
Most people know that police can’t typically come into your home without permission, start going through drawers, closets and cabinets and taking things they believe are evidence of a crime. The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides protections against...
Serving as the personal representative of an Oklahoma estate will mean a lot of work. You have to locate and secure assets, send notices to beneficiaries and attend court hearings. There are also taxes to file and accounts to settle. Repaying the debts owed by the...
Not many experiences are as unsettling as being locked up in jail. If you are charged with a crime, one of the decisions the court will consider is whether or not you can be released on bail while your case is being litigated. Of course, the decision to release you on...