In Oklahoma a Stepchild can only Inherit From a Stepparent under certain circumstances. Nearly a quarter of a million children in Oklahoma have a step parent in their life. This can become a significant factor in inheritance and estate planning. It is important to realize that step-children have a certain status that does not guarantee their inheritance if their step-parent…
Rogers County Estate Planning
Grandchildren Inheritance and Estate Planning
Estate planning in Rogers County is an essential part of getting older. Grandchildren inheritance is an important part of Estate Planning. There are over 80,000 families on Oklahoma in which a grandparent is functioning in a parental role for grandchildren. As a result, it is common for a grandparent to want to leave their grandchildren inheritance in their wills and…
Rogers County Charitable Donations in Estate Planning
Rogers County Charitable Donations in Estate Planning may be an important part of your estate plan. It’s not uncommon for a person to leave a donation to charity in their will. Over 16 million Americans leave a charitable donation each year. Under law, you can ensure you leave a donation in your will too. This article will explain the possible…
Claremore Attorneys Discuss Oklahoma Holographic Wills
Oklahoma Holographic wills are enforceable but must done done correctly. While some people go through the wise process of hiring a Wills and Trust attorney and setting up a will prior to their passing, this does not always happen. Sometimes, a will is a handwritten document. More recently, wills have become popular as internet print-offs that are filled-in by hand. The…
Claremore Attorneys Discuss Wills and Trusts
Our Claremore wills and Trusts attorneys can help you with estate planning. A trust is often a central part of estate planning. Revocable living trusts in Oklahoma offer many of the same benefits as a will. In your trust, like in your will, you can set forth a plan for distribution of your assets. Trusts have several additional benefits, however, that make them…