by Tom Bates | Jan 23, 2020 | blog, Blog: Estate Planning
In December 2019, President Trump signed a two-part bill that funds the federal government through 2020. Among the many parts of this bill is the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act. The SECURE Act results in major changes to rules...
by Tom Bates | Jan 10, 2020 | blog, Blog: Estate Planning
Grey divorce refers to the end of marriages of people in their 50s and 60s. While it is true that the overall divorce rate in the United States has declined, the rate of divorce among this segment of the population is increasing. Another large group of older...
by Tom Bates | Nov 30, 2019 | blog, Blog: Estate Planning
A large number of marriages do not last. Not only is the ensuing divorce process emotionally challenging, but it also introduces many stressful challenges. One often overlooked complication that many people must navigate during this time involves estate planning. One...
by Tom Bates | Nov 22, 2019 | blog, Blog: Estate Planning
If a person passes away in Oklahoma without an adequate estate plan, established Oklahoma probate laws will determine how the person’s estate is divided. Despite this fact, many people pass away without creating adequate estate plans. If you have created an estate...
by Tom Bates | Aug 2, 2019 | blog, Blog: Estate Planning
It can be challenging to prepare for the numerous complications that can arise during a person’s life. It is just as important to perform adequate planning for the end of a person’s life. Adequate estate planning is invaluable because it can remove the uncertainty...
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