After the death of a loved one, meeting with an attorney is often necessary to determine whether a probate, trust administration, or some other legal action will be necessary.  The following items are essential to making that determination and should … more

CLICK HERE to read an article I recently published in the Oklahoma Bar Journal (Vol. 81, No. 27, Pg. 2215, October 9, 2010 – http://www.okbar.org/obj/default.htm) about changes in the law regarding the creditor claim process in Oklahoma probate procedures.  There are some technical parts, and … more

As discussed in the last blog entry, one simple definition of probate is a legal procedure where certain facts are “proven” when someone dies.  That post listed several items that are generally proven during the probate process in Oklahoma.  The … more

What is probate?     The word probate derives from the Latin word meaning “to prove.”  One simple definition of probate is a legal procedure where certain facts are “proven” when someone dies. The items generally proven during the probate process … more

What happens to the Oklahoma property of someone who dies a resident of another state? Our office frequently receives important questions along these lines.  Depending on the type and amount of property owned (which must be looked at closely in … more

Welcome to my new blog and first post!  For more information on Field & Hicks, PLLC or the law practice of Cory Hicks, please visit our main website: http://www.fieldandhicks.com/.  My goal is to use this blog as a supplement to … more