Navigating the Oklahoma Probate Process
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Dealing with the Death of a Loved One: Common Legal Questions
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What is Probate?
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Who should be in charge? What duties are expected of a Personal Representative? Are they entitled to payment?
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What information or documents need to be located before meeting with an attorney?
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What are commonly found assets of a decedent?
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What happens in a probate? (Overview of basic process/timeline)
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May costs of administration and legal fees be paid out of the estate? What liabilities or debts will the estate be responsible for?
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What is the best way handle personal property of the decedent? (ex: bank accounts, vehicles, household items)
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The decedent owned real estate and/or minerals, how do we sell it or distribute it to the decedent's heirs or devisees?
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What if the decedent’s heirs or devisees or beneficiaries are minors?
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Common challenges to a will
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What if specific property mentioned in the will has been sold or cannot be found?
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What if the decedent owned property in other states?