If you are doing your estate planning, you may wonder what is the best way to deal with a house. Should you allow it to go through probate with the rest of your estate? Or is there a better way to manage it? Read on to learn some important facts about probating your...
Adult guardianship can be a controversial topic. Most adults do not want to give up their independence. However, they may require outside support for their safety and financial stability. The law does allow concerned individuals including family members and caregiving...
Most drivers understand that impaired driving is illegal. There are some who will do it intentionally, perhaps for the thrill. There are also those who will risk it, knowing they are impaired but deciding to drive anyway. Maybe they do not have far to go before they...
When you face a criminal charge and are arrested, one of the first things that might come to mind is how you’re going to get out of jail until your case is resolved. In some cases, this occurs because you’re released on your own recognizance, which means the court...
People who are setting up an estate plan usually want to minimize the chance of their heirs and beneficiaries battling over their assets. While it’s possible to pass some assets down using a will, there’s also the option of trusts. Establishing and funding a trust...
The use of physical violence to injure or intimidate another person is typically a crime according to Oklahoma state law. Prosecutors can charge people with assault, battery or both offenses after a violent altercation leaves someone hurt. People may try to fight...
Ancillary probate is a process that estate administrators must manage when a deceased person owns property in a state other than the one where they resided at the time of their death. This secondary probate proceeding is necessary to manage and distribute the...
Serving as the personal representative of an estate is a difficult job. People give up quite a bit of their personal time to attend probate court, communicate with interested parties and manage estate resources. The entire process often requires more than a year of...
Nothing prepares you for the loss of a parent, no matter how old you get. Amid such immense grief, you can feel overwhelmed to find out that your parent had named you their personal representative in the will. On one hand, it can feel like an honor to be handpicked...
If you disagree with who has been appointed guardian of a minor child named in that child’s parent's will, there are several steps you can take to address your concerns. Contesting a guardianship can be a sensitive and complex process, but understanding your legal...