Decanting Statute Will Rewrite Oklahoma’s Trust Playbook

Much like how a game in 1912 forever changed the game of football, a new Oklahoma statute will change the way trustees can act on behalf of beneficiaries.
Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts

The Spousal Lifetime Access Trust may be the perfect tool to shift assets out of your taxable estate.
Special Needs Trust

Special Needs Trust Special needs trusts, also known as supplemental trusts, are incredibly important for when it comes to planning the future for an individual with disabilities. Because of this, we wanted to provide you with the compelling information you need to know as to why you should consider establishing a special needs trust. What […]
Walden, Donuts and Estate Planning

Lessons on estate planning from Thoreau’s masterpiece.
Protecting Your Loved Ones

If you are considering the installation of a surveillance camera in your loved one’s nursing home room, either for peace of mind or the ability to see your relative in the event of another lockdown, please contact your attorney for guidance.
Planning for Addict Beneficiaries

While the topic of substance abuse in families can be difficult, it’s a growing epidemic that is important to take into account when estate planning.
A Beneficial New Year’s Resolution
Some resolutions are hard to accomplish. This one is easy – but very important, especially with the passage of the SECURE Act.
Graduating From the Kids’ Table

While dividing attendees into two tables works well for a packed house during the holidays, don’t apply this philosophy to estate planning.
Chill Before Serving to Avoid Family Litigation

Litigation can be destructive to families, both financially and emotionally. Learn how families can avoid the courts to settle their differences.
Where There’s a Will…

What do Aretha Franklin, President Abraham Lincoln and Prince have in common? Find out.