HOMESTEAD RIGHT OF SURVIVING SPOUSE TO POSSESS AND OCCUPY RESIDENCE
A surviving spouse has the absolute right to claim a homestead right to occupy and live rent free in the
Category: Wills and Trusts
WILLS IN GUARDIANSHIP
It is possible for someone who is under a guardianship to make a will. Certain procedures must be followed. And,
TRUST AND WILL NO CONTEST CLAUSES
The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals further defined what legal actions violate a forfeiture clause in a Trust. In Calhoon
POWERS OF ATTORNEY, ADVANCE DIRECTIVES, WILLS, TRUSTS AND PROBATE
The documents known as “advance directives” or “living wills” are for medical purposes and compliment wills and trusts. Advance directives
CONTINGENCY PROBATE REPRESENTATION OF AN HEIR
Sometimes a probate heir can be represented on a contingency fee basis. For example, suppose this set of facts. A
Competency to Make a Will or a Trust
Do you have a parent who has made a will or trust? Have they recently been diagnosed with alzheimers or
OMITTING A CHILD FROM A WILL
Do you have a child that doesn’t speak to you much anymore? Is your child currently a part of your
PROBATE CONTESTS: ADMISSION OF THE WILL
The reasons why someone can object to a will being admitted into probate are: 1. Testator’s lack of competency to
LEGAL CAPACITY TO MAKE A WILL: TESTAMENTARY CAPACITY
THE ABILITY TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IS NOT THE SAME AS THE LEGAL CAPACITY TO MAKE A WILL. THE LEGAL CAPACITY
WILL TRUST COMPETENCY
When is someone too far gone to make a will or trust? This information may help you understand the law