Many people in Oklahoma find themselves contemplating a new marriage after having been married at least once before. This can and should be a very happy experience and a reason for celebration. However, it is also a time for people to be practical and address some...
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How can you minimize estate taxes?
Oklahoma residents like you who are dealing with matters of the estate will have quite a few hurdles to handle in the process. Lidia Law Firm, P.C., is here to help with these potential issues, including matters of estate taxes, which can be high and hard to handle....
How do estate sales work, and why are they beneficial?
“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” as they say. While you might not consider your parents’ possessions trash, you also might not have room for them or they do not suit your own taste. If you inherited heirlooms and other possessions from your parents that...
Protect your disabled child with a special needs trust
As an Oklahoma parent of a child with special needs, you may have to provide care for that child long after you might, had he or she not had a disability, and your estate planning needs, too, involve special considerations. Chances are, you need to make accommodations...
Can you change a living will?
Oklahoma residents may first venture into wills, will-writing, and will-related laws without knowing much about it all. Lidia Law Firm, P.C., is here to help guide you through the somewhat complex aspects of wills. First, we will start by explaining living wills and...
Estate planning as a small business owner
People create estate plans for many reasons, but many do so to protect their assets and make sure that their estate is managed in accordance with their wishes after they pass away. For some people, such as those who own a small business, having an estate plan in place...
How and why should I create a pet trust?
Like any pet owner in Oklahoma, you consider your pets a part of the family. However, as you may know, the courts do not have the same opinion. Animals are legally considered property. As such, you cannot simply leave money or property to your pets in your will, but...
Divorce and estate planning: What you should know
Going through a divorce can be extremely overwhelming. Not only are there are host of emotions involved, but there are many issues that must be negotiated when dealing with the divorce decree. One matter that must be considered is that of the estate plan. Whether you...
Consider these factors before choosing your child’s guardian
As a new parent, the last thing you want to think about is dying and leaving your child to be raised by someone else. However, if you want to choose who that stand-in would be, you need to think about it and designate him or her as your child's guardian in your...
Updating your trust after a divorce
When a marriage is brought to an end, life can be tumultuous in many ways. Custody, property division and other family law matters can be incredibly challenging, but there are other responsibilities and stressors that may arise. For example, someone who has a trust...