You may have recently learned that you were named as the executor of a loved one’s estate, and you are worried about the prospect of one of the will’s beneficiaries challenging the will in court. Alternately, you may be a beneficiary to the will who wants to bring a...
The executor's job is to distribute the decedent's assets according to their final wishes. But being the executor of an estate in Oklahoma also means settling the decedent's debts. Most of us in Norman carry some amount of debt. Mortgages, credit card bills, car...
Heading off to college is exciting and terrifying. It is an important step towards figuring out who you are and what impact you will make in the world. But whether looking at this chapter in life through the eyes of the kid heading off to college or the parent sending...
After a divorce, couples will likely experience dramatic changes to every aspect of their lives. From the loss of spending power to increased independence, the former couple must independently work to create two futures from one household. Unfortunately, even a simple...
Even when police conduct a traffic stop or arrest, we all still have certain rights they cannot violate. When it comes to searching our private property, the fourth amendment protects us from law enforcement going through our property for no reason. In order for...
Getting behind the wheel of a car while under the influence of drugs or alcohol may not seem like a serious decision, but it can have more consequences than you are prepared to experience. You may be familiar with the typical consequences of a DUI, but there are...
A criminal record may be something that you want to put behind you, but it keeps getting in your way. Even after the legal consequences of a criminal conviction have passed, you may still be experiencing the challenges of a criminal record. Nearly one out of three...
Whether you own a general store, a bakery, or anything else, the small business you built is something you are proud of and work hard to protect. When you start the divorce process, you may not know how it can affect your business. You may have a lot of questions...
Seeing flashing police lights in your rearview mirror can send a chill up and down your spine even when the cruiser speeds past you to stop another driver. However, when you are the focus of a DUI traffic stop, how you react is vitally important. A DUI conviction can...
Often, the first thought that a person has when the police arrest them is, "Am I going to prison?" It is natural for you to feel scared of the possibility that you will be locked up for months or years. But a criminal conviction can affect your life for years even...
