Oklahoma — After the 90-Day Waiting Period: What to Expect for Unclaimed Property Claims
Detailed Answer This section explains the typical administrative steps the Oklahoma State Treasurer follows after the mandatory 90‑day waiting period for an unclaimed property claim, and the options available if a claim is approved, delayed, or denied. This is an overview based on Oklahoma’s unclaimed property framework and the Oklahoma State Treasurer’s procedures. It is […]
Read article →Evidence to Prove Undue Influence or Lack of Capacity for a Will in Oklahoma
How to Prove Undue Influence or Lack of Capacity for a Will in Oklahoma Short answer: To challenge a will in Oklahoma for undue influence or lack of testamentary capacity, gather contemporaneous medical records, eyewitness statements, communications (emails, text messages), financial records showing suspicious transfers, the original will, and expert opinions (medical or psychological). Courts […]
Read article →Oklahoma Insurance Claims: What Happens After You File a Claim
What to expect after you submit an insurance claim in Oklahoma This FAQ-style guide explains, in plain language, the typical steps an insurance company follows after you file a claim in Oklahoma and what you should do at each stage. This is educational information only and is not legal advice. Detailed answer: step-by-step what happens […]
Read article →How to File a Special Proceeding to Recover Foreclosure Surplus Funds in Oklahoma
Detailed Answer: How to recover surplus funds after a foreclosure sale in Oklahoma Short overview: If a foreclosure sale produced money in excess of what was owed (a surplus), Oklahoma law allows the person or entity entitled to that surplus to ask the district court to award the funds. Recovering those funds normally requires filing […]
Read article →Oklahoma: How a Lien on a Personal Injury Settlement Can Affect Your Recovery
Short answer A lien on a personal injury recovery is a legal claim by someone who paid for your care or who has a legal right to be repaid from any money you get from a settlement or judgment. Liens reduce the amount of money that ends up in your pocket because they must be […]
Read article →How Long to File an Assault Claim in Oklahoma: Statute of Limitations Explained
Statute of Limitations for Assault Claims in Oklahoma Short answer: Under Oklahoma law, civil assault (a personal-injury/tort claim for assault or battery) is generally subject to a two-year statute of limitations. Criminal charges for assault follow different deadlines depending on whether the offense is a misdemeanor or a felony. Detailed answer — civil vs. criminal […]
Read article →Can a consent order be used to skip the court hearing and distribute the sale money by agreement? (OK)
How Oklahoma courts treat consent orders for skipping a hearing and distributing sale proceeds Short answer: In Oklahoma you can often use a consent order (also called a stipulated judgment or agreed order) to have the court approve an agreement that resolves how sale proceeds will be distributed and to avoid a contested hearing — […]
Read article →How do I force my sibling to give me a copy of our parents’ estate plan in Oklahoma (OK) after he ignored my formal request?
Detailed Answer Short answer: Under Oklahoma law you cannot usually force a private owner to hand you a living person’s estate plan (will or trust) while that person is alive. If a parent is deceased and the original will or trust instrument is being withheld, you have several legal routes: ask the probate court to […]
Read article →How long does it usually take to get an out-of-state will approved in Oklahoma (OK) probate?
Detailed answer — How long to get an out-of-state will admitted or recognized in Oklahoma probate? First, note: this answer explains Oklahoma law, not North Carolina law. If the decedent’s will was created or previously handled in North Carolina, Oklahoma courts treat that out-of-state document under Oklahoma probate rules for admitting foreign wills or opening […]
Read article →How do we decide on the right demand amount for my broken arm injury? (OK)
FAQ: Choosing the Right Demand Amount for a Broken Arm Claim in Oklahoma Detailed answer — How to pick a demand amount for a broken arm (Oklahoma) This is a plain-language, step-by-step explanation of how lawyers and claimants typically decide what to demand after a broken arm injury in Oklahoma. The numbers and examples below […]
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