Jody R. Nathan’s Answers

Jody R. Nathan

Tulsa Insurance Law Lawyer.

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  1. Hiding mail and possibly changing mailing addresses from life insurance policies to benefit ones self

    Answered 5 months ago.

    1. Scott Allen Scholl
    2. Jody R. Nathan
    2 attorney answers

    I agree you need to speak with an attorney. A POA does not permit someone to change a will after that person has died.

  2. My step dad passed, his ex wife wants my mom to provide her with a death certificate so she can collect on unknown life insuranc

    Answered 5 months ago.

    1. Jody R. Nathan
    2. David J. McCormick
    2 attorney answers

    First, please note that exwife may get a death certificate from the state health department. Second, there are some states which have a statute which says that if a husband and wife have life insurance policies which name the spouse as beneficiary, and there is a divorce, the ex spouse is treated as predeceasing the insured, and the proceeds pass to the next beneficiary, if any, or to the deceased's estate. In Oklahoma, the statute is 15 Okla Stat. 178 ; You may need to contact an attorney...

  3. Can you provide me with case that shows that without good faith cause a Home Owners Insurance Company cannot require me to give

    Answered 6 months ago.

    1. Patrick R. Scott
    2. Jody R. Nathan
    2 attorney answers

    Generally, the policy gives the insurance company the right to investigate before paying the claim. Wagnon v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co., 146 F.3d 764 (10th Cir.(Oklahoma)1998) allowed the insurance company to deny the claim after the insured was not honest about where he got the items he claimed were stolen. In Conti v. Republic Underwriters Ins. Co., 1989 OK 128, 782 P.2d 1357, the Oklahoma supreme court said that the insurance company did not act in bad faith in investigating the...

  4. Can i sue my neighbor for withholding information about who hit my car?

    Answered almost 2 years ago.

    1. Jody R. Nathan
    1 attorney answer

    You may be able to bring suit against your neighbors to force them to tell you under oath the name of the kid who hit your car. You may also be able to bring a claim against them directly because it was a visitor to their home that caused the damage, and they knowingly permit unsafe parking. This is a novel theory, however, and you may not be able to do more than get them to answer questions under oath about who hit your car. You may also be able to turn in the claim to your insurance company...

  5. How do i go about terminating child support obligations after my child has turned 19 years of age and has graduated high shcool

    Answered almost 2 years ago.

    1. Jody R. Nathan
    1 attorney answer

    Here is a link to the Oklahoma DHS website. http://www.okdhs.org/programsandservices/ocss/parent/docs/portal_sec3.htm It seems to link to the forms. But I suggest contacting DHS and advising them that your child is 19 and therefore no longer eligible for child support, and ask them to ensure you owe no further support obligations.

  6. What steps can I take to get my children back home?

    Answered almost 2 years ago.

    1. Jody R. Nathan
    1 attorney answer

    a court order showing you have custody should be sufficient to get the children back from Mom. But as is often the case with custody matters, please consider whether to get the authorities involved. If this continues you will need to get a lawyer and work it out through the courts.

  7. In Oklahoma is everything split up 50/50 in a divorce even if the home and the car are in one person's name? (belongings too?)

    Answered over 4 years ago.

    1. Jody R. Nathan
    1 attorney answer

    Oklahoma requires that property acquired during the marriage be split equitably, but not necessarily equally. You do not say when the car was acquired or how long the parties have been married. The fact that the car is in his name will be helpful. She is not entitled to the house he had before they were married, although she may be entitled to any increase in value to the house during the marriage. If things are as bad as you describe, the best thing would be to file for divorce or...

  8. Possible consequences for small business tenant breaking commerical lease

    Answered over 4 years ago.

    1. Jody R. Nathan
    1 attorney answer

    The terms of the lease may make the landlord's response correct -- or not. Even if you are evicted, the landlord will come after you for the remaining amounts due under the lease, along with court costs and attorneys fees. Eviction means that you will be locked out of the space. It will not affect your liability under the lease, and as noted, you would most likely still be liable for all rent. I suggest you contact the Tulsa County Bar Association at 587-6014. For a small fee (about $25)...

  9. Car accident

    Answered over 4 years ago.

    1. Jody R. Nathan
    1 attorney answer

    You say the accident was your fault, and since you rear ended the other person, you may be correct. If the accident was your fault, then you are responsible. If the accident was not your fault, and the other guy does not have insurance, you may be able to make a claim on your insurance company. Oklahoma requires all insurance companies to offer what is known as uninsured motorist coverage which will pay you if you are hurt in an accident which wasn't your fault. But you can decline the...

  10. Is this a shame

    Answered over 4 years ago.

    1. Jody R. Nathan
    2. Jonathan H Levy
    2 attorney answers

    Yes, its a scam. Do not respond. Do not send money.