Kyle Persaud
Estate Planning for Single Parents
Elsewhere on this site, I have discussed when estate planning is necessary, and what types of estate planning devices you may need. (See...
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BARTLESVILLE LAW BLOG
This blog will discuss the law as it affects residents of Bartlesville and the surrounding area. We plan to add new blog posts every two weeks. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for topics you would like discussed, contact the Persaud Law Office. Also, if you have questions about legal topics, please feel free to submit them.
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Kyle Persaud
- Aug 25
- 1 min
In Memory: Rod Ramsey
This past week there was sad news at the law office building where we work: Rod Ramsey, one of the attorneys at the office, unexpectedly...
Kyle Persaud
- Aug 14
- 4 min
What Is the Difference Between Common Law and Civil Law?
A commonly searched query on Google is “What is the Difference between Common Law and Civil Law?” The difference between common law and...
Kyle Persaud
- Jul 31
- 5 min
What's the Difference Between Guardianship and Adoption?
The short answer is: a guardianship is by nature temporary, but an adoption is permanent. I will explain this in more detail below. Many...
Kyle Persaud
- Jul 17
- 3 min
Estate Planning vs Wills vs Trusts: Know the Difference
Estate planning involves any planning related to the disposition of property after (and sometimes before) a person’s death. A will is a...
Kyle Persaud
- Jul 6
- 4 min
When a civil lawsuit threatens me, what should I do?
Don’t worry First, a word from the Bible: Philippians 4:6 says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and...
Kyle Persaud
- Jun 19
- 5 min
How Long Child Support Modification Takes
In a previous post I discussed how to get your child support reduced. In this post, I will explain how long it takes to modify child...
Kyle Persaud
- Jun 5
- 2 min
What Happens If the Executor Does Not Probate the Will?
When someone writes a will, they typically name an executor – the person who is in charge of filing a probate of the will in court,...
Kyle Persaud
- May 23
- 5 min
What Law Protects Against Civil Lawsuits?
If you have been sued, you may wonder: Is there a law that protects me from lawsuits? In general, the law allows all people access to the...
Kyle Persaud
- May 8
- 5 min
How to Get Guardianship of a Parent
As Americans get older, many people have an elderly or incapacitated parent who can no longer care for herself. If this is you, you may...
Kyle Persaud
- Apr 24
- 4 min
What Are the Main Problems Encountered in Probate?
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...
Kyle Persaud
- Apr 10
- 6 min
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...
Kyle Persaud
- Mar 27
- 6 min
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...
Kyle Persaud
- Mar 13
- 4 min
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...
Kyle Persaud
- Feb 28
- 4 min
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...
Kyle Persaud
- Feb 13
- 3 min
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....
Kyle Persaud
- Jan 30
- 4 min
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...
Kyle Persaud
- Jan 17
- 5 min
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...
Kyle Persaud
- Jan 3
- 1 min
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. Here is an...
Kyle Persaud
- Dec 12, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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