Running a business is complex. Contracts on many operational matters are necessary for everything to work smoothly. When a deal contains flaws, undoing the damage becomes a litigation nightmare. Knowledge of what confuses an agreement assists in avoiding...
Oklahoma has rigorous chain of ownership laws. If someone makes a claim on your property, or you believe you are the rightful owner, a title opinion might clarify the rightful owner. According to Oklahoma Statutes, §16-66, anyone with a claim contrary to the title...
When you purchase a home, you receive a title to the property stating that you own the property. Title insurance protects you and/or your lender from any claims that you do not fully own the property. According to Fortune, in 2021, homes sold at the fastest rate than...
Some adults with disabilities require lifelong care, which may include legal guardianship. If you care for a disabled family member, you have probably considered what will happen if your loved one outlives you. As the legal guardian of a disabled adult, you must...
A will determines what happens with your assets after your pass. After your death, courts will verify the will and settle the estate according to the will's contents in a process called probate. Probate tends to be long and expensive. Alternative forms of estate...
Building a successful business can be the crowning achievement of your professional life. You will need to plan for what happens if you retire or are no longer able to continue running the business. Succession planning can be complex. Consider these key factors when...
Title insurance protects buyers from defective titles. In Oklahoma, title abstracts can complicate real estate transactions. Without title insurance, you may purchase a property only to find out someone else has a claim to the land. If you want to purchase land in...
You may not give much thought to the subject of probate since it has to do with your will and the disposition of assets following your death, However, knowing which of your assets are likely headed to probate and which are not will help clarify your thoughts about...
Perhaps you find yourself in the role of a personal representative, responsible for settling the estate of a loved one following his death. The estate is large and there is a lot of work ahead. The prospect is intimidating, but you want to do well. Here are five tips...
A business plan may have one of two objectives: to attract investors or to set guidelines for a team to follow. Many business plans address both targets. If you are about to launch a new venture, you want a business plan that puts your company and its goals in the...