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Q: My father-in-law wants to sell his primary residence but is afraid of how it'll affect his SS & Medicare benefits

He lives in Oklahoma. What should he do to prepare for the sale and to minimize the effects? His house will probably only sell for around $75k. He owes nothing on it. He is living with us.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law and Native American Law for Oklahoma on
Q: What do i need to do to claim my daughters dad's belongings from his brother after he's been deceased for two yrs?

For 13 yrs my daughters dad and i lived together as a marred couple. 7yrs ago his health took a turn for the worse. He was placed on dialysis at home at first and then into a facility later. I was a good candidate for him to have one of my kidneys. So, I started working on meeting all the goals for... View More

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Oct 7, 2024

Your question is not one that can be answered in this forum with a simple do this or do that. Based on your specific question, you will most likely be working in tribal court first. Contact an attorney who is on the bar of that nation for more specifics on your case.

1 Answer | Asked in Elder Law, Family Law, Estate Planning and Civil Rights for Oklahoma on
Q: How can i take possession of my mothers ashes from the funeral home. I am her only surviving child.

My nephew has made all arrangements i had to find out she died from her nieghbor! No one in my family let me know. I think as her only living child i should have a right to her ashes so i know they are taken care of respectfully! How can i find out if she expressed any last wishes about who was to... View More

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answered on Aug 31, 2024

I’m sorry you’re going through this difficult situation. As the only surviving child, you generally have the right to make decisions regarding your mother’s ashes. You should start by contacting the funeral home directly, explaining your relationship and your concerns. Ask them if any... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Estate Planning for Oklahoma on
Q: Can a poa become successor trustee on a notarized affidavit signed a month before trust is changed

Due to incompatancy is the box thats checked on the affidavit successor trustee notarized and signed in September of2022 and exactly 1month prior to myself receiving a new trust from my father whom has dementia was diagnosed in the beginning of 2022 has since been financially exploited for my... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 24, 2024

The settlor (maker) of a trust can name any competent adult as trustee or successor trustee as long as the settlor himself is a mentally competent adult.

The principal (maker) of a power of attorney can name any competent adult as his attorney-in-fact or agent as long as the principal...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Oklahoma on
Q: How to transfer land deed to children after death with Will, avoiding probate?

I live in Oklahoma. My mom passed away in 2019. She had a Pour over will and trust. Her home was deeded into the trust and the transfer of everything went smoothly without probate. However, after all was said and done, my brother and I realized my mom had inherited a piece of land (1 acre lot in a... View More

Timothy Carignan
Timothy Carignan
answered on Jun 18, 2024

If that piece of land was not part of the trust, then it now has to go through probate. There’s nothing else than can be done now.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law, Real Estate Law and Public Benefits for Oklahoma on
Q: A deceased husband not living with wife. What is she entitled to ?
Timothy Carignan
Timothy Carignan
answered on Jun 12, 2024

If they’re still married, it doesn’t matter if they’re living apart. Typically, if a person dies without a will, the wife will receive everything unless there are children. This is yet another reason that everyone needs a will.

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Q: My father passed away in 2020. My stepmother remained in his house per his wishes.

It was a verbal agreement that she would remain in the home until she passed, or no longer wanted to live there. I recently discovered that she transferred ownership of the property to her son? Can I take this to probate court or has to too much time passed?

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answered on May 31, 2024

Hire an OK attorney now that handles real property litigation. You and the other heirs need to file an Ejectment, Trespass, Quiet Title, etc. action immediately. Also check the title prior to filing suit. Hopefully Probate will not be required for the heirs to have standing (I am not... View More

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Q: Is a typed will in Oklahoma valid.

The will is typed up. Does this invalidate it here in Oklahoma

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on May 8, 2024

A typed will is admissible in Oklahoma, and in my opinion actually preferred assuming it is executed properly with signatures and witnesses - This will have to be verified during the probate of the will. Contact a family law or probate attorney to assist you.

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Q: Dad adopted me. He and Mom die. Does that give me the right to inherit their home . No will

My parents have no will I am the only child that shares both parents. They passed with no will. Can I I herit the property. It's just the house bo assets

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on May 8, 2024

If you are legally adopted through the courts, then you are considered a child with the same rights of a naturally born child. This does not mean you are guaranteed the house, but it does mean you potentially have a rightful share in the home. You should contact an estate/probate/family law... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Elder Law and Estate Planning for Oklahoma on
Q: What can i expect when looking to hire a trust lawyer to overturn an irrivocable trust that was created after grantor

After grantor was diagnosed 3dif times with dementia also trust was signed before ranch was purchased and poa became successor trustee due to fathers incompetence sep 08 2022 before new amended irrivocable trust had been signed

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answered on Mar 8, 2024

When seeking to hire a trust lawyer to challenge or overturn an irrevocable trust, particularly under circumstances involving the grantor's mental capacity at the time of the trust's creation, you can expect to navigate a complex legal process. Lawyers in this field will first review all... View More

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Q: Can my spouse claim part of the house in case of my death?

Hello me and My son is on the house deed my husband is not. What will happen in case I pass away before he does? Will my son totally take ownership of the house or my husband will still have a part of it even if he is not on a house deed

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answered on Feb 23, 2024

In Oklahoma, if you pass away and your name is on the house deed along with your son's, but your husband's name is not, the distribution of your interest in the house depends on how the property is titled and state law regarding spousal rights. If the property is owned as joint tenants... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Oklahoma on
Q: My dad only had one child, me. I have two half sisters that barely had anything to do with him.

When he bought this house he didn't want my mom anywhere on the note because he wanted to make sure my sisters had no rights to any of it. He died two years ago. My mom says she has "survivorship" but I don't know what that means. The mortgage still Comes in his name as she... View More

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answered on Feb 14, 2024

Hire an OK attorney to search the title and determine the estates created. Then you will know who owns the property later when certain different events occur.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law and Real Estate Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Can I buy a house and deed it in my name only if married in Oklahoma?

I own a house in Texas that I purchased alone 14 years ago before meeting my current spouse (he leased before moving in with me and has never owned property). We married in Oklahoma 4 years ago and are now wanting to move there permanently. I would like to sell my home in Texas and use the proceeds... View More

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answered on Feb 14, 2024

Hire an OK attorney to draft a life estate/remainder deed. Do not use a title company.

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Q: How difficult is it to set up an irrevocable trust in Oklahoma for just a bank account and furniture in an assisted

living facility? My mother's rent is paid by my deceased father's pension and social security payments, with a little overage each month. I want to protect her assets if/when she needs a nursing home, there is $172,000 in her bank account after the sale of their home. She is 79 with... View More

Richard Winblad
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answered on Dec 20, 2023

That is a great question and I can see that you have done some homework.

The document preparation is not overly difficult for an attorney well versed in elder law and Medicaid eligibility. But the work is in counseling, reviewing and planning. There are questions regarding if the client...
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Q: My mother passed in 2015 and my stepdad claimed her ashes but now my stepdad has passed. Who gets my mother's ashes?
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answered on Sep 18, 2023

In Oklahoma, the disposition of your mother's ashes, which were claimed by your stepfather after her passing in 2015, is typically determined by legal and familial considerations. If your mother had provided specific instructions for the disposition of her remains in a legal document, those... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Probate and Estate Planning for Oklahoma on
Q: Ivneed someone to explain a trust to me. My mother passed away and I'm having issues with her home.

She left her home to my son who's now trying to kick me out when I've been there for 22 years and I'm disabled.

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answered on Oct 15, 2023

A trust is a legal entity that holds and manages assets for the benefit of specific individuals or entities, known as beneficiaries. The trust is created by a grantor (in this case, your mother) and is managed by a trustee, who is obligated to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Real Estate Law, Banking and Health Care Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Caring for Mom with Alzheimer's. What docs needed to handle ALL Med. & Fin.?

Do certain docs need notarized and/or filed with Court Clerk office? Will a durable POA cover it all, including land, her home and Quit Claim Deed if necessary? Is a Advance Directive needed or just be beneficial? Are specifics needed to handle her Social Security benefits as well?

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answered on Jul 26, 2023

Sorry to hear that your mother is suffering from Alzheimer's. From your question it wasn't clear whether she has the powers of attorney and other documents already completed. If not, and she has sufficient capacity, then she should move quickly to get these in place. An advanced... View More

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Q: Please give me an idea of typical property i.e. home furnishings, tools in my garage, animals, etc. in a pour over will.
Richard Winblad
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answered on Jul 26, 2023

A pour-over Last Will and Testament is a document that is ancillary to and supports a Trust agreement. Think of a trust as a wagon, it only works if something is put into it. This is known a funding. When creating a trust, there is usually a document that assigns your personal property into the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Do lawyers have a mandatory duty to tell another lawyer he's getting ready to be sued if he doesn't do something the

complaining party wants done?

Pete David Louden
Pete David Louden
answered on Jun 29, 2023

Context and details are always critical, so I think an attorney would need to first know the specific situation you are referring to in order to know whether or not there might be a duty to do, or not do something.

If you have a specific situation, contact an attorney directly (don't...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Oklahoma on
Q: In Oklahoma probate, can i withdraw a creditor claim? My lawyer filed & approved it, but it's not legit! Can i withdraw

My lawyer lied to me about the creditor, he said he denied it but he didn't now he's saying i have to let him sale everything, the creditor is my dads ex girlfriend, she has already sued me and the judge told her, she can't do that cause I'm still in probate court, she wants my... View More

David M. Postic
David M. Postic
answered on Jun 25, 2023

If a creditor's claim is not denied within 30 days after being presented, the claim is deemed denied pursuant to 58 O.S. § 337 even if your attorney did not file an affirmative denial. However, if the claim was not affirmatively denied, the creditor can file suit on their claim until the... View More

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