Can I wait until I have time to settle a estate or is there a time limit?

My condolences. Please visit directly with a probate attorney in your area on this matter as soon as possible. The attorney will likely want to...

My father died in October of last year. He did not have a will. But my sister said that he left everything in her name. She rece

My condolences. If your father just told your sister he was leaving assets to her but did not actually transfer ownership to her jointly,...

I agree with everything Ms. Allison said in her answer. I highly recommend seeing an estate planning attorney to make sure everything is as it...

How can I get a copy of a trust ?

This is a difficult question to answer. The trust itself is a private document in Oklahoma and is not publicly filed anywhere. The original trust...

If your father has the mental capacity to do so, then he should visit directly with a friendly estate planning attorney in his area to discuss this...

What process do I need to do to obtain “executor” of my mother’s belongings?

My condolences. If your mother's total estate (property, accounts, belongings, etc.) has a value of less $50,000 in Oklahoma, and all the...

Do need a lawyer to probate a will on estate less than $100,000 in oklahoma?

You are not required to have an attorney but I would recommend it. Why? Because probate law in Oklahoma is complex and the Judge cannot advise you...

Ms. Stewart is correct. This is potentially a complex legal matter. If you have more questions, then I would strongly recommend that you meet...

How do I end temporary guardianship?

You should petition the Court to terminate the guardianship, set a hearing, serve notice as required by law, and attend the hearing. Your daughter...

Does the trustee of an estate have to provide proof of where the money is spent ?

The language in the trust document should describe the Trustee's duties and responsibilities and how the Trust estate is to be distributed. The...