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BARTLESVILLE LAW BLOG
This blog will discuss the law as it affects residents of Bartlesville and the surrounding area. We plan to add new blog posts every two weeks. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for topics you would like discussed, contact the Persaud Law Office. Also, if you have questions about legal topics, please feel free to submit them.
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How to Make a Will Electronically
Recently, the Oklahoma legislature enacted a law that allows you to execute your will, or other estate planning documents,...
Kyle Persaud
33 minutes ago4 min read
How should blended families handle estate planning?
One of the more complex areas of estate planning law deals with blended families. If a person dies without a will, the intestate...
Kyle Persaud
Feb 35 min read
How to Give Someone Access to Your Digital Assets with a Will, Trust, or Power of Attorney
A new Oklahoma law allows you to write a will, trust, or power of attorney in which you allow someone else to access your digital assets....
Kyle Persaud
Nov 26, 20245 min read
New Oklahoma Laws 2024
Every year, I publish a list of some of the more important new laws that the Oklahoma Legislature has passed in the year. Here is my list...
Kyle Persaud
Oct 28, 20245 min read
Estate Planning for Young Adults: Top Things to Consider
You’re a young adult, and you may be thinking, “Estate planning? That’s just for old people, right?” Wrong. Even if you are young, estate...
Kyle Persaud
Sep 16, 20244 min read
Do All Wills Go through Probate?
The short answer is: some wills do go through probate, but not all wills do. A will goes through probate if 1) the property named in the...
Kyle Persaud
Aug 5, 20245 min read
Can You Find Probate Records Online for Free?
If you’re looking for probate records, you may be asking: Can I find probate records online for free? In Oklahoma, the answer depends on...
Kyle Persaud
Jun 10, 20243 min read
How Do You Know If Probate Is Necessary?
You have a relative who has passed away, and you wonder if you need to go through probate. Probate is the process where, after a person...
Kyle Persaud
Apr 29, 20244 min read
The New Affidavit of Citizenship You Must File with Most Land Deeds
If you have any experience with land dealings, you likely know that any time land is conveyed, the deed (or other document conveying the...
Kyle Persaud
Mar 4, 20245 min read
Your Guide to Different Types of Wills
Many people ask: What types of wills are there? What are the different types of wills? There is really only one type of will. According...
Kyle Persaud
Jan 22, 20243 min read
How to Become Executor of an Estate without a Will
Perhaps a relative of yours has passed away, and you would like to become executor of the estate. But your relative died without a will....
Kyle Persaud
Nov 20, 20233 min read
Estate Planning for Single Parents
Elsewhere on this site, I have discussed when estate planning is necessary, and what types of estate planning devices you may need. (See...
Kyle Persaud
Sep 11, 20234 min read
Estate Planning vs Wills vs Trusts: Know the Difference
Estate planning involves any planning related to the disposition of property after (and sometimes before) a person’s death. A will is a...
Kyle Persaud
Jul 17, 20233 min read
What Happens If the Executor Does Not Probate the Will?
When someone writes a will, they typically name an executor – the person who is in charge of filing a probate of the will in court,...
Kyle Persaud
Jun 5, 20232 min read
What Are the Main Problems Encountered in Probate?
If you’re planning your estate, or if a relative has passed away and you’re about to go through probate, you are likely wondering: What...
Kyle Persaud
Apr 24, 20234 min read
Do I still need estate planning if I'm not wealthy?
You may be thinking, “Estate planning is only for rich people. I don’t need it.” You are wrong. Even people who aren’t rich need estate...
Kyle Persaud
Mar 13, 20234 min read
What Types of Assets Are Subject to Probate?
Recently, someone asked me, “what property goes through probate?” That’s a difficult question. Whether or not a piece of property goes...
Kyle Persaud
Jan 30, 20234 min read
The Difference Between Guardianship and Power of Attorney
You’ve probably heard the terms “guardianship” and “power of attorney” tossed around frequently. You may wonder: What is the difference...
Kyle Persaud
Nov 14, 20224 min read
Estate Plan Check-Up: Is Your Estate Up to Date?
Many clients have asked me: Do I need to update my estate plan? In this post, I’ll provide guidelines to decide whether your estate plan...
Kyle Persaud
Sep 12, 20226 min read
What’s the Difference between a Do-Not-Resuscitate Order and an Advance Directive?
Recently, a client asked me, “What’s the difference between a do-not-resuscitate order and an advance directive?” Since many people...
Kyle Persaud
Aug 1, 20223 min read
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