If you have not checked out the OK Voter Portal: click here to do do. This is the first thing I recommend when anyone asks me about election or voting issues. Basics You put in: -Your Name -Your Date of … more

The United States House of Representatives has designated the Third Week of October as “National Estate Planning Awareness Week.” You can read the whole text of the resolution here, which contains some good information and thoughts. There are lots of … more

The Guymon Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual banquet last night at the rodeo grounds. The theme was Vegas Style. There were lots of great table decorations. Blackjack, drawings, and other games to enter and play. Great food catered by … more

Update I recently blogged about whether Anne Heche’s email could act as a Will. You can read the summary of the issues at that link, but basically her ex-boyfriend was trying to say a January 2011 email she sent him … more

The 2022 Leadership Guymon Class dropped by my office this morning. Like I told them, even if I put them to sleep, if nothing else, they walked away with some snacks! But they did not go to sleep because they … more

You have a giant trust. Likely in a giant folder. But you do not know what it says. Or you may not like what it says. It may have come with a giant cost. Or maybe you put it together … more

Background Actress Anne Heche recently died. Her ex-boyfriend is claiming an email she sent him in January 2011 should govern who is in charge of her estate and who should receive from her estate. Practically this would be the email … more

3 Documents An attorney in Oklahoma will always need the following three documents to analyze whether an ancillary estate is possible and the best course of action. They will eventually have to be certified copies from the home / domiciliary … more

If you do not make an estate plan, you may leave your spouse in a hard spot. I have seen a couple of these specific issues come up recently and wanted to make a short, concentrated post to hit on … more

Last night Leadership Guymon 2022 kicked off with a welcome reception. Leadership Guymon is sponsored and led by the Guymon Chamber of Commerce. Some pics are below. Alphonso Mata of Regency Auto Center and a member of the Leadership Guymon … more