Protecting Your Minor Children: Essential Estate Planning Considerations When creating an estate plan for the future, ensuring your minor children are safeguarded and provided for is a primary concern. Thoughtful estate planning can help you establish clear directions for asset management, guardianship, and decision-making in case of unexpected events. Choosing the right people to serve […]
Maintaining accurate land records is a matter of administrative protection. In Oklahoma, the responsibility for ensuring that oil companies and landmen can find you rests entirely with the mineral owner. Because land records are static, they do not “follow” you when your life circumstances change. If you own minerals—especially non-producing ones—it is helpful to understand […]
Keeping Mineral Interests Out of Oklahoma Probate Courts In Oklahoma probate courts can control mineral assets in two situations—Incapacity and Death. Anyone who owns minerals, including non-residents, can plan to minimize or eliminate the need for costly court proceedings. Incapacity of Mineral Owner and Need for Guardianship: Incapacity can result from an injury (such as […]