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My stepmother lives in Florida and owns real estate in Oklahoma which has a mortgage she is paying. She set up a revocable trust in Florida naming the Oklahoma property to be added. To transfer the property to the trust does she just need to quit claim deed it in Oklahoma to her trust in Florida?... View More 
answered on Nov 5, 2015
In order to transfer the property to her trust, your stepmother will need to execute a quit claim deed and record such in the land records of the county in Oklahoma where the property is located. Prior to doing so, she should confirm that no one else is on the title to the property. I recommend... View More
then give $1,000 to each of 3 kids from prior marriage that have nothing to do with him, never has. Can this be done? I will have insurance.
answered on Aug 30, 2015
Yes, if the funds are available when he dies. Contact your local Attorney to discuss the issues. TJP
My question is that my husband has had his son- who is a lawyer- guardian over his estate. Does this change things for me as the wife? Do I need to have a lawyer put everything over in my name with my husband to have authority? Or will I be left without any say so over my husband, his care, and... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2015
Thank you for the question. First of all, I am sorry to hear about your situation. I have family members who suffer from Alzheimer's disease/dementia. It's a tough thing to go through for everyone involved.
I will preface my answer by pointing out that this is a complicated issue.... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2015
Why did the out-of-state will not require probate? Oklahoma recognizes out-of-state wills that have been admitted to probate in other states. Typically, there is a probate first done in the state where the person who made the will resided at the time of their death. Then subsequent probate cases... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2015
Hi, thank you for your question. How old is the will? Your estate plan should be reviewed with an estate planning lawyer at least every few years because changes to your personal and financial circumstances could render your existing documents less effective or even obsolete. In your case, the... View More
Ive seen it says you need 2 witnesses, notary, and affidavit. Is this all?
answered on Jul 2, 2015
You can write a will yourself. However, your grandparents should hire a lawyer to draft wills for them in order to make sure it's done correctly and according to the law. Furthermore, while there are forms available online, there may be special considerations that your grandparents need to... View More
answered on Jul 2, 2015
In order to start a probate case, a petition for probate must be filed with the district court. Which district court to file the petition in depends on where the deceased resided at the time of their death and where they owned property. After the petition is filed, notice is given to family members... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2013
The best way is to formally revoke the old will and establish a new will with a new personal representative named in the new will. There are problems that can arise with documents that merely modify an existing will. However, you should still consult with an attorney about the formalities of a... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2011
Your son-in-law's estate should be admitted to probate. If he died without a will, then your daughter, as his husband is entitled to Letters of Administration which will be allow her to settle the estate and clear title to the vehicles.
answered on Apr 25, 2011
The key issue is whether your father died with or without a will. If he died with a will, then find a copy and petition the court to admit the will to probate. If he did not have a will, then you can petition the court to be appointed as Administrator of the Estate. As a child, you are entitled... View More
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