Living trust VS guardian?

Generally speaking, an agent under a power of attorney does not have authority to access trust funds. The trust must grant the authority for the...

How can a relative of a minor motion the courts?

As has been noted, a temporary guardianship is subject to court oversight. An attorney can assist you in seeking removal of the current guardian...

What happenens to property when someone dies and the only next of kin is a minor? Who does the property go to?

As has been previously noted, it is important for your ex to prepare a will (or trust) naming your son as the beneficiary of his estate. If he is...

How can I make sure my home and 15 acres it is on is not sold for a nursing home if I needed to be in one?

An elder law attorney general explain the process of placing your home and lab into a Medicaid protected trust. You can go to the NAELA website and...

How can I find out if my mothers will went through probate?

Sib 4 can go to OSCN’s website and check to see if a probate was filed in that name, and shouldn’t do anything until the documentation requested,...

Can I be legally adopted by my grandmother?

Adult adoptions are allowed in Oklahoma. You need to confer with an OK family law attorney who can help you with the process.

My son passed away 10 yrs. ago and he left two girls and a wife,

These are serious allegations. If these facts can be established, corrective action can be taken by a court. You need to confer with an experienced...

Oklahoma, adoption or legal guardianship?

A guardianship, no matter what it says, is temporary. It could always be challenged later. An adoption is much more difficult to obtain, but it is...

How did you determine you have a common law marriage? It is extremely difficult to qualify in Oklahoma and is not as simple as living together and...

If I signed temp guardianship over to a relative for a yr does that end without a set court date?

Was this approved by a court or was it an informal agreement between you and the guardian? If a court ordered the guardianship, only the court can...