There are so many stories about family feuds, fights and lawsuits over inheritances. Some stories have happy endings and others are tragic. This is Installment #1 in a series about situations you can identify to know when the seeds of an inheritance lawsuit may be taking root in your family garden. Today we’re looking at what looms behind…
Oil and gas transactions are complex endeavors that involve significant legal and financial commitments. One vital yet often overlooked element in these transactions is the role of title opinions. These documents serve as a cornerstone for mitigating risks and clarifying ownership rights. In this article, we will delve deeper into what title opinions are, the…
As of March 9, 2017, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (or “DACA”) program is still in effect. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is currently accepting new applications and renewing previous periods of DACA status. There are over 750,000 DACA recipients in the U.S. However, the fact remains that the program could be cancelled…
Question: I am married but separated, even though it's not a legal court separation. I guess we're more like, estranged. Love him but can't live with him, you know. My husband just inherited $750,000 from his aunt. He doesn't have a Will, so when he dies would I inherit any or all of this?
As…
Under Oklahoma law, automobile liability insurance carriers must offer uninsured motorist coverage (commonly referred to as “UM”). UM coverage provides benefits for personal injuries sustained by an insured arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of a motor vehicle and the individual at fault is uninsured or underinsured. Breaking down the past sentence may…
In Oklahoma, one who asserts a claim against another for vehicle damage caused by an accident should include three elements of damages: 1) The cost to repair or replace the vehicle; 2) diminution in value; and 3) loss of use. Let’s look at each issue.
Repair or Replace the Vehicle. First, the at-fault party is responsible…

