Many parents in Oklahoma may look forward to the day their teens reach the milestone of receiving their drivers’ licenses. However, as your kids prepare to navigate the open road on their own, you might also experience a mix of emotions, as it may only be natural to...
Choosing an executor to manage the affairs of an estate can be a vital aspect of creating an effective estate plan. However, even if your loved one was careful in choosing someone they believed would respect and preserve their wishes, there may be some situations in...
There might be few things in life as stressful as being accused of unlawful behavior, as the outcome of such a situation could have a lingering impact on your life. While it may be no secret that a conviction for criminal charges can carry severe penalties, even if...
You might be preparing to execute an estate plan for the first time. After determining, compiling and signing whatever documents you need, your plan will be legally enforceable, provided you adhered to Oklahoma estate and probate laws during the execution phase of the...
Asset issues can be complex when administering an Oklahoma estate. This is especially true when the assets in question are oil and mineral rights. In probate, such assets do not receive the same treatment as stocks, bonds or other investments, but rather involve true...
Managing the estate and affairs of a loved one who has passed on can be stressful, but taking steps to help ensure this party’s interests are preserved can also be comforting. However, while you might hope that the estate administration process will run smoothly,...
Being involved in a routine traffic stop can be stressful under any circumstance, but there may be some scenarios in which this process could prove more daunting in nature. Should authorities suspect the presence of impairment, you might not know what to expect or how...
Weather often has a significant impact on daily life in Oklahoma. In fact, you might restrict certain activities, such as water sports, to certain times of year like in the summer months. Research teams have conducted analyses on how climate temperatures may or may...
Domestic violence is a serious criminal charge in Oklahoma. Someone with no criminal record faces up to a year in jail and a $5,000 maximum fine. A prior offense or the use of a "sharp or dangerous weapon" can greatly increase the sentencing, but even a year behind...
Within the Oklahoma criminal justice system, there is separation of crimes into various categories or levels of severity. In certain situations, the police may arrest you and charge you for a particular crime. In some cases, a crime that would typically be in the...
