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Q: My mother had a survivorship dead with a former lover she out lived him but I was never able to change the name on deed

Before her death or have paper filed placing the 20 acres in a grandsons name due to her death. What will I have to do to get it put in my or the grandsons name I was Power of Attorney for her at time of death will I need siblings approval. The grandson and I have paid bills and taxes at her 20... View More

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answered on Dec 9, 2024

It sounds like you are not the only heir at law. Hire an OK attorney to search title, determine heirship. and then the heirs can come to an agreement about who is to have fee, continue to share ownership as tenants in common, or partition it. POA ended at principal's death.

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Q: Okay if my parents co-signed a house, never payed a $1 on property , both die, can my siblings try to force me to sell?

Purchased a house 2009, parents never put a dollar towards house, now sibling out of vengeance trying to pull my house in, when my father said it was my house and did not list it in his Will, because he never considered himself a owner . This is in arkansas

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answered on Nov 8, 2024

Was the will probated? If not then it has no effect. Then the heirs at law own the property, and yes, each heir can demand a Partition in Court. You might argue your contributions entitle you to a larger share from the net proceeds of the sale. Hire am AR lawyer to search the title and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Probate for Oklahoma on
Q: When my grandmother passes will my underage cousin living with her have squatters' rights even if house is in my name?

Five years ago, my grandmother "sold" me her house for $5 to get it out of her name and avoid probate if she were to pass because she wants me to have it. She's continued to live in it though I pay all property taxes, etc. Recently she's let my cousin's son who is 16 move... View More

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answered on Oct 9, 2024

Hire an OK attorney to determine potential heirs. Those actual heirs have a right to occupy the premises, and sue for possession from anybody else.

2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law, Landlord - Tenant and Probate for Oklahoma on
Q: When my grandmother passes will my underage cousin living with her have squatters rights even if house is in my name?

Grandma put her house in my name 5 years ago. Sold to me for $5 to get it out of her name. She still lives there but she wanted to make sure I get it when she passes. Now she has my cousin's son living with her there though (He's 16) and I know they're going to argue when she passes... View More

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Oct 7, 2024

If he has permission to be there, then he would have to be removed like any other person who had a legal right to be there. You would have to evict them from the property. Since he is there by permission, the 'squatters rights' or ownership by adverse possession is defeated - he will... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Real Estate Law and Probate for Oklahoma on
Q: In Oklahoma if my father passed away and jm his only heir.how do I get a land title?

I've been paying the taxes on it for years

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answered on Jun 22, 2024

To get the land title in Oklahoma as the sole heir of your deceased father, you'll need to go through the probate process. Here's a general outline of the steps:

1. File a petition for probate in the county where your father resided or where the property is located.

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Q: I was adopted legally by my dad my brother says I get nothing because I was adopted and not a heir

my adopted dad passed in 2008 and my mom in 2018 brother refuses to split all. The only 2 that were mentioned of getting nothing in the will was my 2 boys. My brother says I am not a heir because I was adopted by my moms husband. we all have the same mom biologically. Brother sold thier property... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 19, 2024

You are an heir at law of both your adopted father and your biological mother. But if your parents had a Will, heir estates pass in accordance with what each Will says.

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Q: I was adopted legally by my dad my brother says I get nothing because I was adopted and not a heir

my adopted dad passed in 2008 and my mom in 2018 brother refuses to split all. The only 2 that were mentioned of getting nothing in the will was my 2 boys. My brother says I am not a heir because I was adopted by my moms husband. we all have the same mom biologically. Brother sold thier property... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 19, 2024

You are an heir at law of both your adopted father and your biological mother. But if your parents had a Will, heir estates pass in accordance with what each Will says.

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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.

2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law and Probate for Oklahoma on
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: probated never used she by pass everything so she keep the money to herself and I get nothing. I found the Wills it said

Wills said I get 40 percent and she get the rest and it's been two years I haven't received anything.

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answered on May 14, 2024

Hire an OK attorney to probate the copy of the latest Will. But it is important to have some idea of the assets involved as it may not be worth it.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Oklahoma on
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

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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 Probate and Real Estate Law for Oklahoma on
Q: I entered a contract for deed agreement to buy a house I put my mother's name on the contract in I need help
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 11, 2024

An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. At this point, you could repost and add "Real Estate" as a category. The Product Liability category is more about injuries from dangerous products. But it could be difficult to get meaningful guidance on... View More

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Q: if an application for a petition to re administrate a probate is denied does the pro se plaintiff have to sign the order

thier should be a reason and facts for the reason to deny in the order

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answered on Nov 9, 2023

A Judge can enter an order with or without any party's approval.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Probate and Family Law for Oklahoma on
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

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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

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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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Q: In the state of oklahoma, if there is no named beneficiary on life insurance policy, but the deceased is married ....

(for 2 months) who gets the money?

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Apr 13, 2023

If the life insurance does not state a beneficiary would be highly unusual the way the insurance companies work, so that should be researched more. Assuming there is not one listed, then the policy would most likely pay the decedants estate and then the proceeds would go through the normal process... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Estate Planning and Probate for Oklahoma on
Q: My sister was killed by an 18 wheeler in Oklahoma in Feb 2022 & has a surviving Husband and 2 children as well a mother.

The husband was appointed Admin for her Estate and only listed himself and his 2 children as sole and only heirs. A Notice of Settlement of the civil case was posted on March 23, 2023, but the Final Account and petition for distribution and discharge is coming up April 25th. My question is, does... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Apr 11, 2023

Q. Should my mother seek an Oklahoma attorney and make the court date for the Final account and petition?

A, Yes---the mother should contact an Oklahoma accident/injury attorney for the purpose of determining whether or not she has any rights as a result of her daughter's death....
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Oklahoma on
Q: my dad committed suicide on december24,2022. im his only child,he left no will. he owned a house free and clear in ok

I live in California the property's in ok. what do I do to get property's in my name

James Tack Jr
James Tack Jr
answered on Apr 4, 2023

I am sorry for your loss. Unless the property was in joint tenancy or had a transfer of death deed filed, you will have to have an estate proceeding to pass good title to real property to either the heirs or to a purchaser of the property. Your buyer will not be able to get a title policy without... View More

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