Tag Archives: Last Will and Testament

Can Anne Heche’s Email Act as a Will? Should the Law Be Changed If Not?

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

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5 Important Things That Do NOT Happen Without a Will

If you do not plan ahead with a Last Will and Testament (or other estate planning documents and actions), the following will NOT happen: 1. Surviving Spouse If you have children, your entire estate will NOT pass to your surviving … more

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Estate Planning 101 – Last Will and Testament Summary

In this blog, we have been on an Estate Planning 101 series for some time. The recent focus of that broad series shifted into another sub-series in recent weeks: using the timely and newsworthy example of Aretha Franklin to discuss … more

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3 Essential Topics for a Basic Estate Planning Discussion in Oklahoma

Estate planning can be a difficult topic to talk and think about.  Like everyone else, I would generally rather talk about college football or plan the next trip with my kids.  Death, disability, taxes, family issues, and the like are hard. It can be … more

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