Kyle Persaud
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...
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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
- 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...
Kyle Persaud
- Nov 28, 2022
- 2 min
What is the Difference Between Guardianship and Custody?
In my last post, I discussed the difference between a guardianship and a power of attorney. Here, I will explain the difference between...
Kyle Persaud
- Nov 14, 2022
- 4 min
The Difference Between Guardianship and Power of Attorney
You’ve probably heard the terms “guardianship” and “power of attorney” tossed around frequently. You may wonder: What is the difference...
Kyle Persaud
- Oct 25, 2022
- 9 min
New Oklahoma Laws 2022
Each year for the past two years, I’ve posted a list of some of the most important laws that the Oklahoma Legislature has passed. This...
Kyle Persaud
- Oct 10, 2022
- 6 min
Think Very Carefully Before Filing a Lawsuit
Many clients come to me and ask whether they should file a lawsuit. While many of them may have valid legal claims, they often don’t...
Kyle Persaud
- Sep 27, 2022
- 7 min
How to Fight Your Foreclosure in Court
You’ve just received papers saying that a creditor wants to foreclose on your property. You wonder: Do I have rights? Can I fight this?...
Kyle Persaud
- Sep 12, 2022
- 6 min
Estate Plan Check-Up: Is Your Estate Up to Date?
Many clients have asked me: Do I need to update my estate plan? In this post, I’ll provide guidelines to decide whether your estate plan...
Kyle Persaud
- Sep 7, 2022
- 1 min
What's the difference between guardianship and conservatorship?
The Lawyer World recently published my article, "Guardianship vs. Conservatorship: What's the Difference?" With the recent...
Kyle Persaud
- Aug 29, 2022
- 4 min
What Type of Documents Does My Lawyer Need from Me When Filing for Divorce?
Many of my divorce clients, when they schedule an appointment, ask me: What documents do I need to bring? There’s no simple answer to...
Kyle Persaud
- Aug 15, 2022
- 5 min
Can an Employer Sue an Employee for Breach of Contract?
The short answer is Yes. To sue for breach of contract, the employer must show: 1. That there was a contract between the employer and...
Kyle Persaud
- Aug 1, 2022
- 3 min
What’s the Difference between a Do-Not-Resuscitate Order and an Advance Directive?
Recently, a client asked me, “What’s the difference between a do-not-resuscitate order and an advance directive?” Since many people...
Kyle Persaud
- Jul 18, 2022
- 3 min
Medical Power of Attorney
A power of attorney is a document where the signer gives another person the authority to act and make transactions on the signer’s...
Kyle Persaud
- Jul 11, 2022
- 1 min
Telling clients when they're wrong
My fellow attorney Josh Gerben, has just written an excellent post on Linkedin. Click here to check it out: https://www.linkedin.com/feed...
Kyle Persaud
- Jul 5, 2022
- 7 min
How to Change Jurisdiction for Child Custody
The late Supreme Court justice, Antonin Scalia, once wrote that the first question to ask in every court case is: Does the court have...
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