Will 2nd husband inherit from wife’s estate?
Dear Ms. Allison: My wife was supposed to have been listed as an heir to an estate but she passed away. She had no will, so should the money go to her spouse or her daughter from a previous marriage. I need to know. Anonymous from Oklahoma Dear Anonymous: If you are saying that your…
Read MoreWhere do I find out if I’m listed in a Trust?
Dear Ms. Allison: I am told i have a Trust established in my name but cant find it. Anonymous in Oklahoma Dear Anonymous: I wonder where you are looking — and why? It is odd that you are looking into this, unless someone has died and you believe you are not receiving what was left…
Read MoreAsked and Answered: Divorced, but buying property as husband and wife
Dear Ms. Allison: My father married and then, a month later, divorced. He then wrote a Will and gave me a copy. They proceeded to live together and he bought several places. When property was purchased it was put in as husband and wife. Since they were not married, is this still binding? [Name Withheld]…
Read MoreAsked and Answered: I may have an inheritance in another country
Dear Ms. Allison: I recently received news that my biological father in [City, State], Mexico has passed and believe I have an interest in his Will. I believe the Will has not completed the probate process and am looking for direction to obtain this information. SM in Southern Oklahoma Dear SM: If your father was…
Read MoreAsked & Answered: Can I challenge a Will by myself?
Dear Ms. Allison: Where do I get an Oklahoma petition to challenge a Will? Carl in Oklahoma Dear Carl: There are many legal activities that a few, very intrepid people (folks willing to do lengthy research to educate themselves) can do on their own. Drafting a Will contest petition is NOT one of them. These…
Read MoreAsked & Answered: Buying “Life Estate” and removing deceased from deed
Dear Ms. Allison: What is the process to buy out a parent’s life estate and remove a deceased sibling from the deed? Ana N., Oklahoma Dear Ana: You may not necessarily need to remove a deceased sibling’s name from the deed. It depends on the words used to give the deceased sibling his share. Two…
Read MoreAsked & Answered: Co-Trustees have lawyer problems…
Dear Ms. Allison: I’m trying to settle my parent’s trust. My sister and I are the beneficiaries and co- trustees of the estate. We are on our second lawyer and not getting anything done. It should be very simple to divide the trust but this second lawyer says it’s complicated. I think she is dragging…
Read MoreAsked & Answered: Can I Be a Long Distance Guardian for Mother with Dementia?
Dear Ms. Allison: My mother had a stroke, which triggered dementia. This is documented by her doctor and hospital records in Tulsa where she lived at the time. I want to apply for guardianship but there is an issue with venue, from what I understand. Mother lived here in Tulsa and all her banking is…
Read MoreAsked & Answered: Why do his kids get mom and stepdad’s property?
Dear Ms. Allison: What happens to the property my mother and stepdad own if he dies and leaves it to his kids. PC in Southeastern Oklahoma Dear PC: I need more information to give you a real answer. For example: Is your mother alive? Is it her property or his? For example is only his…
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