The Honorable Ryan D. Reddick was recently appointed by Governor Mary Fallin to serve as the new Associate District Judge for Beaver County, Oklahoma.  This vacancy was created by the retirement of the Honorable Gerald H. Riffe.  I was able … more

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

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