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My grandfather left me a legacy as the sole beneficiary, including 640 acres of land with the Diamond Pipeline running through it and significant financial assets. However, my brother and aunt allegedly used fraudulent means to steal my inheritance. I have evidence of forgery, including altered... View More 
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answered on Jun 13, 2025
What you’re dealing with sounds painful and incredibly frustrating, especially when it involves family and something as meaningful as your grandfather’s legacy. In Oklahoma, inheritance fraud is taken seriously, particularly when there's evidence of forgery or tampering with official... View More
I am concerned about the recent sale of my home on June 9th due to $900.00 in back taxes. I live with disabled children and attempted to address the situation by submitting necessary paperwork from the SSI office to the treasurer's office on the same day the home was sold. I'm seeking... View More
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answered on Jun 13, 2025
Losing your home over unpaid taxes—especially while caring for disabled children—is a heartbreaking and stressful situation. Submitting paperwork from the SSI office on the day of the sale shows that you were trying to act in good faith, even if the timing didn’t prevent the sale from going... View More
In Oklahoma, can a HELOC lender pursue a deficiency judgment if the property is sold for less than the loan balance at a non-judicial foreclosure auction, even if it sold for roughly its market value? There are no other liens on the property.
answered on Jun 18, 2025
Yes. See this state law here: https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=94053
I recently moved into a new rental home, and I've been experiencing health issues since day one, which I believe are due to mold. I have notified the landlord about my concerns, but my lease does not have any terms that allow termination due to health issues related to the property. The... View More
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answered on Jun 11, 2025
What you’re dealing with is deeply frustrating, especially when your health is being affected and you’re stuck waiting for someone else to take action. Even if your lease doesn’t say anything about mold, every tenant has the right to live in a habitable and safe environment. If there’s a... View More
I am looking for a legal document to ensure that if my wife and I were to separate, she would retain ownership of the house, and I would not pursue any claim to it. The house is currently in her name, but we are considering adding my name to the deed for refinancing purposes. There is an existing... View More
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answered on Jun 10, 2025
You're wise to think ahead before making changes that could affect your future rights and responsibilities. Once your name is added to the deed, you become a legal co-owner of the property, and that creates potential claims during a divorce—even if the intent is for your wife to keep the... View More
I currently do not have a lease agreement with my landlord, but he requires that rent payments be made through a portal that charges a fee of $30 monthly. If I choose to pay by check, money order, or cashier's check after July 1, I must also pay a $30 fee. Is it legal for a landlord to impose... View More
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answered on Jun 10, 2025
What you're experiencing feels unfair, and you're right to question it. When there is no written lease agreement that outlines how rent must be paid, your landlord typically cannot impose new fees or restrictions without your consent. Charging a \$30 fee just for the method of... View More
My mother and I entered into a Contract for Deed agreement in January of 2020 for a house being rented to own, with payments continuing until 2031. My mother, who has some form of medical assistance, is now in a nursing home, and my sister's husband holds power of attorney for her medical... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2025
If your transaction occurred more than 5 years before the Medicaid/SoonerCare application, then it is outside of the lookback period. However, if you have not filed the contract for deed with the county then you may run into some proof issues. The courts view a contract for deed as if the owner... View More
My landlord demands that tenants prevent banned individuals from entering the building but hasn't provided any list, names, or photos of these individuals. There is no clause in the rental agreement about maintaining building security in this manner. I'm concerned that asking strangers... View More
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answered on Jun 11, 2025
That situation puts you in an unfair and potentially dangerous position. Your landlord cannot expect you to enforce rules or confront people without giving you the tools or legal protection to do so. If your lease doesn’t say you’re responsible for building security, then you have no legal duty... View More
I'm preparing for a divorce trial in Oklahoma, and the main issue is the family home. It's my childhood home that my mother signed over to us about 8 years ago, putting both our names on the deed. My mother and aunt still live there and have invested thousands in renovations, with... View More
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answered on Jun 11, 2025
You're in a complicated but very human situation, and it's good that you’re thinking ahead before stepping into court. In Oklahoma, the judge’s main job is to divide marital property fairly, not necessarily equally. Since the house is in both your names and was transferred during the... View More
I am an heir to an estate where I currently reside on the property. There is no will, but probate proceedings have been filed in Oklahoma. I would like to know what rights I have concerning the estate and my residence on the property, especially considering there are other heirs involved.
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answered on Jun 12, 2025
As an heir to an intestate estate in Oklahoma, you have important legal rights that protect your interests during the probate process. Under Oklahoma's intestate succession laws in Title 84, Section 213, you are entitled to inherit a specific portion of the estate based on your relationship to... View More
I accepted a job offer to relocate to Lawton, OK, and my pay package included a room at the motel where I work. My employment was based on a verbal contract, witnessed by others, that stated accommodation as part of my compensation. After 6 months, I've been terminated, and my employer plans... View More
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answered on Jun 10, 2025
You’ve been put in a difficult position, especially after moving for the job and relying on housing as part of your compensation. In Oklahoma, even if your lodging was tied to your employment, once you’ve lived in a place for a certain period—especially six months—you may have some... View More
I was wrongfully evicted while on Section 8 housing assistance. The realtor set my lease at $808, but I paid the full $1,000, covering both my part and Section 8's. In February 2024, after losing my job, I faced financial difficulties and got evicted when the landlord falsified documents to... View More
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answered on May 31, 2025
I'm really sorry you're going through this, especially with a child to care for. Since you believe the eviction was wrongful and involved falsified documents, the first thing you should do is gather all your paperwork: your lease, payment receipts, communication with the landlord or... View More
At my apartment complex, my car was towed for parking in an accessible parking spot. However, the specific spot lacked a sign indicating it was reserved for accessibility, even though it had ground markings. The apartment policies mention towing without notice if parked illegally in designated... View More
answered on May 23, 2025
In Oklahoma we follow the Federal guidelines for ADA markings. Therefore, for a parking spot to be officially marked as a handicap parking space it has to have the Signage (R7-8 Sign with the bottom edge 60" above the ground) as well as the pavement marking. Otherwise, it does not meet the... View More
I'm one of five siblings who are beneficiaries of a property that is to be sold and divided equally among us. The executor, who is also a sibling, agreed to let another sibling (a beneficiary) live in the property until the house is sold. Now, the executor wants to evict that sibling. Can the... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
Yes, the executor may have the authority to ask a beneficiary to leave the property if it’s necessary to prepare the home for sale. Even though your sibling is also a beneficiary, the property is still part of the estate until it’s legally transferred or sold, and the executor is responsible... View More
I've been asked to vacate my rental unit in Oklahoma due to behavioral issues attributed to my 10-year-old son, who has ADHD and possibly Autism. The notice came after incidents like rock-throwing and fights with other children, though we've since put him in therapy. Our move-out date was... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
What you described is deeply unsettling and could be a violation of your rights as a tenant. In Oklahoma, a landlord does not have the right to enter your rental unit without notice, your consent, or a valid court order—unless there is a true emergency, such as a fire or serious water leak. The... View More
I'm currently going through a divorce in Oklahoma with my husband, who recently went to Arkansas and got married, despite our divorce not being finalized. We jointly own a house, and his new spouse has used our address on their marriage license. I have two children involved, and although the... View More
answered on May 11, 2025
Depending on Arkansas law he could face a misdemeanor criminal charge ((though these are not usually prosecuted by the state)) - Oklahoma it is a felony to marry another while being married. Again the state usually doesn’t do anything to prosecute this. However, it will invalidate his marriage... View More
I was refused a lease renewal for my residence because I was temporarily unable to walk due to an accident. After three surgical procedures, my condition improved, but I had to live elsewhere during recovery. I received a notice stating the refusal, citing my absence as the reason, but I believe it... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
This situation sounds unfair and painful, especially after everything you’ve gone through with your health. Refusing to renew your lease because you were temporarily disabled and recovering elsewhere raises serious questions about discrimination. Under the Fair Housing Act, landlords are not... View More
I own a Sprout Solar Low Speed electric vehicle sold by Wink Motors and I'm planning to drive it from work to home, a distance of about 10 miles, on public streets with speed limits up to 35 miles per hour. In Oklahoma, registration is required for this type of vehicle. I do not currently have... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
In Oklahoma, low-speed electric vehicles (LSVs) like your Sprout Solar must be registered with the Department of Public Safety (DPS) just like any other motor vehicle. These vehicles are typically allowed on roads with posted speed limits of 35 mph or less, which fits your planned route. However,... View More
I am selling my house, which is currently valued at $370,000. There is a tax lien from 2016 amounting to $50,000. I have not communicated with the IRS about this lien. At closing, I assume the lien amount will be taken from the equity. Can the IRS take more than the lien amount if additional taxes... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
You're right to be thinking ahead about how the IRS lien will affect your home sale. When there’s a tax lien on your property, the IRS typically receives payment from the sale proceeds at closing—but only up to the amount of the lien that’s been officially recorded. In your case, that... View More
My 76-year-old sister, residing in Oklahoma, is currently in the process of divorcing her abusive husband. Recently, he threatened her and her coworker with a gun, which was reported to the sheriff. She is working to obtain a restraining order and must appear before a judge on May 6. Complicating... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
I'm really sorry your sister is going through something so serious. No one should have to face threats or violence, especially during something as emotionally draining as a divorce. She's doing the right thing by seeking legal help and trying to protect herself.
In Oklahoma, it is... View More
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