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Okla. Stat. tit. 58 § 21 states that anyone who possesses the Will of another must bring that Will forward within thirty days of learning of the other person’s death.  If not, the person failing to bring the Will forward can … more

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