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 are the problems I’m likely to encounter in probate? While no two probate cases are alike, there are problems that clients frequently encounter. In this post, I’ll discuss some of the
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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 your attorney will play, in negotiating a settlement.
There’s no right or wrong way to answer this question because different lawyers have very different philosophies on…
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 without the father’s consent. You likely wonder: Can a child be adopted without the father’s consent? What rights do fathers have in adoption? This post will tell when a child…
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 planning. I’ll explain the reasons why:
1. If you own any real property, your heirs will have to probate it if you don’t have an estate plan.
Probate is the…
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 must respond to the lawsuit. A summons also explains the consequences of not responding.
Under Oklahoma law, a summons must contain the following:
- The court clerk’s signature
- The
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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. Signing a birth certificate, alone, does not establish paternity in Oklahoma. However, there are certain instances where signing a birth certificate would help a person become recognized as the father.…
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 through probate can depend not only on what type of property it is, but also on other factors, such as the status of the property before the decedent died.
What is probate?
Probate is…
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 may file a lawsuit. This time limit varies depending on which type of case you are filing. The statute of limitations in Oklahoma is as follows:
For Recovery of Real…
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.
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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 misconceptions about common-law marriage, I have decided to devote a post to this topic.
To form a common law marriage, the following is necessary:
1. The parties must mutually agree to be married…