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Can I just write a will for myself?
Good news! Oklahoma allows handwritten (“holographic”) wills. You can write a valid, enforceable will to protect your property as long...
I think maybe my mom can’t live safely in her home anymore. What do we do?
I often meet with family members who are worried and stressed about the future for their parent. They see mom’s health and mobility...
"Am I responsible for my mom’s nursing home bills?"
If you are in Oklahoma, generally you should not be responsible for a parent’s nursing home bills just because you are her child. ...
“Do I need a will if I have children?”
It’s hard to think about what might happen to our young children if we die but it’s a crucial way we provide for and protect our...
"Do I need a will if I don't have much money?"
Well, what is “much money?” The concept’s meaning varies from person to person. “Much money” can mean $1,000,000, $100,000, or $30,000....
Do I need a will if I am single?
“Do I need a will if I am single?” The lawyer answer is: that depends. Previously we discussed whether someone “needs” a will. The same...
"Do I need a will?"
The lawyer answer is, that depends.* Here’s basically how it works: when someone dies, state law determines how his property is passed...
Hey! It’s National Estate Planning Week!
In 2008, Congress passed H. Res. 1499 which designated the third week in October as a week for assisting the public in understanding the...
One conversation can make all the difference.
92% of people say that talking with their loved ones about end-of-life care is important. 32% of people have done so. 82% of people say...
Celebrate!
In 1988 President Reagan declared August 21 as National Senior Citizens Day to honor our older citizens with “…our thanks and a heartfelt...
