Filing personal income tax returns is enough to keep most people occupied. Whether you are a procrastinator or the opposite, you probably have to set aside a few hours (at least) each spring to satisfy your obligations with the IRS. Special circumstances, such as a death in your immediate family, may require you to file […]
Read MoreWhat the Holidays Could Reveal About the Need for Estate Planning in Oklahoma
The holiday season provides Oklahomans with multiple opportunities to visit loved ones and cherish those familial bonds. This year, you may be visiting family members scattered across the state whom you have not seen in years. Our firm hopes you enjoy every helping of glazed ham, collard greens, and pumpkin pie. However, we also know […]
Read MoreStay Connected To Your College-Age Children Through Estate Planning
This time of year is as exciting as it is stressful for families across the country. Many families have either already sent or will soon send their children off to college. For some families, this is the first time and, for others, it’s another year of saying goodbye as children become adults and live on […]
Read MoreWhy You Need to Be Wary of Wild Deeds
Consider this scenario: Your family member purchased a home. They lived in it. They raised a family in it. They spent most of their professional career in it – and then they moved out. They maintained ownership of the home while renting it out, occasionally leaving it vacant. In this scenario, when your family member […]
Read MoreThe Benefits of a Guardianship for Your Family
Many legal avenues to protecting your family have relatively defined guidelines. For instance, people are eligible for Medicare when they turn 65 or social security as early as 62. Guardianships, however, have no triggering age. Instead, it’s up to loved ones to understand the role guardianships play and to understand when it’s time for a […]
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