Seniors with adult children are not the only people who need to think about estate planning. As soon as parents welcome children into the world, they should do everything that you can to give them the best possible future. The steps that you take early on to provide...
Probate is the legal process of distributing a person’s estate after their death. Many stages are involved, including paying final taxes and other debts before distributing the remainder to heirs. The first step is determining whether the decedent had a will or...
Estate planning can be a challenging concept on many levels. Uncomfortable decisions must be made regarding end of life matters as well as the distribution of assets to surviving loved ones. By developing a comprehensive estate plan, however, individuals can gain...
For most homeowners in Oklahoma, their house is the most valuable thing they own. Others own multiple pieces of real estate, such as rental properties, vacation homes and farmland. Owning property can give families stability, a potential income source, and a place to...
For those people who have gone through a significant life change or have begun to consider drafting an estate plan, choosing an executor is a crucial step. It may seem obvious, but the complicated nature of estate plans means determining who will oversee that plan...
When it comes to estate planning, one thing is certain – everyone has things they can’t take with them when they go. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to have significant wealth or assets to justify having an estate plan. But while everyone should have their...
Trusts have been steadily gaining in popularity over the past several years as an estate planning tool that can offer many advantages to certain individuals and their future heirs. Here are some of the ways a trust can be a worthwhile addition to your estate plan, and...