Oklahoma — Mortgage Payments and Utilities During Probate
How mortgage payments and utilities are handled during probate in Oklahoma Disclaimer: This is general information only and not legal advice. For guidance about a specific estate, contact a licensed Oklahoma attorney. Detailed answer When someone dies in Oklahoma and their estate enters probate, a personal representative (executor or administrator) steps in to manage the […]
Read article →How to Decide Which Assets to List on an Oklahoma Small Estate Affidavit
Deciding Which Assets to List on an Oklahoma Small Estate Affidavit This FAQ-style guide explains how to decide which assets to list on an Oklahoma small estate affidavit, which assets you usually can leave off or list as $0, and practical steps to complete the affidavit correctly. Quick overview: what a small estate affidavit does […]
Read article →Oklahoma: Locating a Missing Parent for Probate — A Next-of-Kin Guide
Detailed Answer Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. Consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney for guidance about your specific situation. When you are the named next-of-kin or a likely heir and a parent cannot be located while you are opening or administering an estate, Oklahoma law and court practice allow you to proceed — […]
Read article →Oklahoma: Do I Need to Include Right-of-Survivorship Assets on a Probate Inventory?
Do I need to include assets that passed by right of survivorship to my mother on the Oklahoma probate inventory? Short answer: In most cases, no. Assets that automatically pass to a surviving joint owner (by right of survivorship) or to a named beneficiary (payable-on-death, transfer-on-death) generally pass outside probate in Oklahoma and are not […]
Read article →Oklahoma: How to Confirm a Bank Account Is Under the $20,000 Small Estate Limit
How to confirm a bank account is under the $20,000 small estate limit in Oklahoma Short answer: To use Oklahoma’s small estate affidavit process, you must confirm the decedent’s personal property that is subject to the small-estate rule (typically non-probate personal property) does not exceed the statutory limit (commonly cited as $20,000). That requires locating […]
Read article →Using a Small Estate Affidavit in Oklahoma to Claim a Deceased Parent’s Bank Account
How to Use a Small Estate Affidavit in Oklahoma to Claim a Deceased Parent's Bank Account Answer (short): Under Oklahoma law, if the decedent’s estate qualifies as a small estate, a close family member (often a surviving spouse, child, or other next of kin) can usually present a sworn small‑estate affidavit or affidavit for collection […]
Read article →Oklahoma: Do I Need to File a Federal Estate or Fiduciary Tax Return if No Distributions Were Made?
Federal estate and fiduciary income tax basics for Oklahoma personal representatives Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal or tax advice. For guidance tailored to your situation, consult a licensed attorney or a tax professional. Detailed Answer — When an estate must file a federal return Two separate federal filings can matter when someone dies: […]
Read article →Oklahoma: How to Transfer Brokerage Account Assets into an Estate Checking Account (FAQ)
Detailed Answer This explains, under Oklahoma probate practice, how a deceased person’s brokerage assets typically get moved into the estate’s bank account so the personal representative can pay debts, taxes, and make distributions. This is an educational guide only and not legal advice. Who can move brokerage assets for the estate? Only the person authorized […]
Read article →Selling a Co-Owned Property in Oklahoma to Cover Funeral and Property Taxes
Can co-owned real estate be sold to pay funeral and property tax bills? Overview: This FAQ explains, under Oklahoma law, how co-owned property can be sold to cover funeral expenses and property taxes. It describes ownership types, options to raise cash, when court involvement is required, and practical next steps. Detailed answer — how the […]
Read article →Where Will the Sale Proceeds from My Dad’s House Go? — Oklahoma Guide
How to Find Out Where Sale Proceeds from a Deceased Parent’s House Will Go Disclaimer This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. Laws vary by fact pattern and change over time. To understand your rights and obligations for your specific situation, consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney or the probate court […]
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