I am the sole trustee for my deceased dad's trust. I was just informed of a oil lease that was not Listed in the trust.

No, you may not execute such a deed as you are not the owner of the property. It will be necessary to probate the estate in order to move...

He is legally an adult with the same set of rights of other adults in the community. Your rights do not include choosing his home/school/etc...

Fraud vitiates the entire contract if the Judge/jury believes that you were induced into executing the contract by a fraudulent misrepresentation. ...

I am unsure if this qualifies as wrongful termination, I would appreciate all comments.

Mr. Pate is correct. In Oklahoma you are almost certain to be an at-Will employee and can be fired for any reason, or no reason at all. (Excepting...

How to get power of attorney in a few days

A knowledgable probate attorney can get a special administrator appointed right away, and that person will have authority to file police reports,...

Did the mineral estate get severed from the surface estate on my great grandparents 160 acre farm in Oklahoma?

Answering such a question without actually seeing the instruments is risky and likely to result in bad information. With that warning - if a deed...

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Is my neighbor crossing the line and what can I do legally?

Neighbor problems are especially difficult. You are wise not to antagonize crazy people who know where you sleep and know when you are away. Keep...

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Is it fair and legal for a lawyer to get 40% oil royalties? Or should I see more lawyers? Is this a normal practice?

It is almost impossible to determine what is "fair" for you to pay for legal representation, even the Oklahoma Bar Association and the Oklahoma...

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Will this be upheld - do i have to pay?

You will probably be found liable to the extent that the lease agreement states that you will be liable. Read the agreement very closely as you...

My uncle gifted the money in his bank account to us before his death. Our mother won't release the funds. Do we need a lawyer?

Generally. in Oklahoma, a gift must be delivered to the recipient before there is a complete gift/transfer of ownership. Saying "I give you this...