by Tom Bates | Jul 31, 2020 | blog, Blog: Estate Planning
Oklahoma public schools are poised to return on August 10th. Understandably, going back to school during the COVID-19 pandemic has given many people time to think about the strengths and weaknesses of the system. Even if you work somewhere other than a school or...
by Tom Bates | Jul 24, 2020 | blog, Blog: Estate Planning
If you are like one of many people who inherited an individual retirement account (IRA) this year, you likely have countless questions involving estate planning and taxes. While it can be a financial advantage to inherit an IRA account, there are still taxes to worry...
by Tom Bates | Jul 17, 2020 | blog, Blog: Estate Planning
A spendthrift trust refers to a type of trust that lets beneficiaries inherit money without the ability to decide how the money is spent. These trusts are particularly helpful when an heir lacks the responsibility necessary to manage assets. Instead, these trusts...
by Tom Bates | Jul 10, 2020 | blog
While we hopefully can all weather the COVID-19 pandemic safely, the truth is that some Oklahomans will pass away as a result of the virus. Losing a loved one is an overwhelming and challenging process. Rather than focus on administering an estate, you should instead...
by Tom Bates | Jul 3, 2020 | blog, Blog: Estate Planning
We often discuss the various types of estate planning documents and their value, but it is just as important to realize that an estate plan does little good if the key people either do not know about the estate plan or are unable to access key documents after a...