Kyle Persaud
How to Get Guardianship of a Parent
As Americans get older, many people have an elderly or incapacitated parent who can no longer care for herself. If this is you, you may...
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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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Kyle Persaud
Apr 24, 20234 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 10, 20236 min read
What is my Role and What is my Attorney’s Role in Negotiating a Settlement?
If you’re in the middle of a lawsuit, or if you’re about to be in a lawsuit, you may be wondering what your role will be, and what role...
Kyle Persaud
Mar 27, 20236 min read
Adoption Without Father's Consent: Is It Possible?
Perhaps you are a father, and someone is seeking to adopt your child over your objection. Or, perhaps you are seeking to adopt a child...
Kyle Persaud
Mar 13, 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
Feb 28, 20234 min read
Summons: What Do They Mean?
If you have been sued, you were likely served with a “summons.” A summons is a document that tells you that you’ve been sued and that you...
Kyle Persaud
Feb 13, 20233 min read
Does Signing a Birth Certificate Establish Paternity in Oklahoma?
Many clients have asked me, “The dad is named on the birth certificate, does that make him the father?” In general, the answer is no....
Kyle Persaud
Jan 30, 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 17, 20235 min read
How Much Time Do I Have to Bring a Civil Lawsuit?
In Oklahoma, there is a law called the “statute of limitations.” The statute of limitations says that there is a time limit for when you...
Kyle Persaud
Jan 3, 20231 min read
We've Moved!
The Persaud Law Office has moved. As of January 1, 2023, we are now located at 515 SE Delaware Ave, Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Here is an...
Kyle Persaud
Dec 12, 20224 min read
Common Law Marriage – Oklahoma
Many people ask, “Does Oklahoma recognize common-law marriage?” The answer is YES. Because this is a common question and there are many...
Kyle Persaud
Nov 28, 20222 min read
What is the Difference Between Guardianship and Custody?
In my last post, I discussed the difference between a guardianship and a power of attorney. Here, I will explain the difference between...
Kyle Persaud
Nov 14, 20224 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
Oct 25, 20229 min read
New Oklahoma Laws 2022
Each year for the past two years, I’ve posted a list of some of the most important laws that the Oklahoma Legislature has passed. This...
Kyle Persaud
Oct 10, 20226 min read
Think Very Carefully Before Filing a Lawsuit
Many clients come to me and ask whether they should file a lawsuit. While many of them may have valid legal claims, they often don’t...
Kyle Persaud
Sep 27, 20227 min read
How to Fight Your Foreclosure in Court
You’ve just received papers saying that a creditor wants to foreclose on your property. You wonder: Do I have rights? Can I fight this?...
Kyle Persaud
Sep 12, 20226 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 7, 20221 min read
What's the difference between guardianship and conservatorship?
The Lawyer World recently published my article, "Guardianship vs. Conservatorship: What's the Difference?" With the recent...
Kyle Persaud
Aug 29, 20224 min read
What Type of Documents Does My Lawyer Need from Me When Filing for Divorce?
Many of my divorce clients, when they schedule an appointment, ask me: What documents do I need to bring? There’s no simple answer to...
Kyle Persaud
Aug 15, 20225 min read
Can an Employer Sue an Employee for Breach of Contract?
The short answer is Yes. To sue for breach of contract, the employer must show: 1. That there was a contract between the employer and...
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