Kyle Persaud
Do All Wills Go through Probate?
The short answer is: some wills do go through probate, but not all wills do. A will goes through probate if 1) the property named in the...
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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
- Jun 10
- 3 min
Can You Find Probate Records Online for Free?
If you’re looking for probate records, you may be asking: Can I find probate records online for free? In Oklahoma, the answer depends on...
Kyle Persaud
- Apr 29
- 4 min
How Do You Know If Probate Is Necessary?
You have a relative who has passed away, and you wonder if you need to go through probate. Probate is the process where, after a person...
Kyle Persaud
- Mar 4
- 5 min
The New Affidavit of Citizenship You Must File with Most Land Deeds
If you have any experience with land dealings, you likely know that any time land is conveyed, the deed (or other document conveying the...
Kyle Persaud
- Jan 22
- 3 min
Your Guide to Different Types of Wills
Many people ask: What types of wills are there? What are the different types of wills? There is really only one type of will. According...
Kyle Persaud
- Nov 20, 2023
- 3 min
How to Become Executor of an Estate without a Will
Perhaps a relative of yours has passed away, and you would like to become executor of the estate. But your relative died without a will....
Kyle Persaud
- Sep 11, 2023
- 4 min
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...
Kyle Persaud
- Jul 17, 2023
- 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
- Jun 5, 2023
- 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
- Apr 24, 2023
- 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
- Mar 13, 2023
- 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
- Jan 30, 2023
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Jun 6, 2022
- 5 min
What Estate Planning Documents Are Needed?
Asking what types of estate planning documents are needed is like asking what kind of medicine is needed. Every person’s property is...
Kyle Persaud
- Apr 11, 2022
- 2 min
Are Special Needs Trusts Revocable?
A trust is a legal entity in which one person (the trustee) manages property for the benefit of another person (the beneficiary). A...
Kyle Persaud
- Feb 14, 2022
- 5 min
What Happens if You Die Without a Will?
Many Americans who do not have a will wonder: What happens if I die without a will? Click here to learn more.
Kyle Persaud
- Dec 13, 2021
- 5 min
Power of Attorney – Oklahoma
Many of my clients have asked me about powers of attorney. Click here to learn more about what the Oklahoma law, "Power of Attorney" means.
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