by Tom Bates | Oct 22, 2021 | blog, Blog: Estate Planning
Many people have heard of probate, and those who have heard of the word likely know that they want to avoid it. You also might be uncertain about why you should avoid probate, as well as what probate entails. Unfortunately, if probate is not properly anticipated, it...
by Tom Bates | Aug 21, 2020 | blog, Blog: Probate
Probate is a critical court-supervised proceeding that is utilized to take control of a deceased person’s estate. While Oklahoma has some nuanced laws regarding how probate proceeds in the state, the process still has the overall purpose of both authenticating and...
by Tom Bates | Mar 28, 2018 | blog, Blog: Estate Planning
Many people are not aware of the various responsibilities of an executor until they have been assigned to serve that role. The role of an executor often involves juggling various time demands as well as learning what the process entails. For executors who are...
by Tom Bates | Aug 18, 2017 | Blog: Probate
If a person has assets at the time of his or her death, these assets must pass through the probate process where the validity of the will is determined. In addition to avoiding fraud, there are several other important elements of the probate process. This article will...
by Tom Bates | Aug 10, 2017 | blog, Blog: Estate Planning, Blog: Probate
The word “probate” means an individual who proves or validates something. In the case of probating a will, a court of law will prove that a will is authentic and provides a true representation of a deceased individual’s intention. Even if a last will and testament...