The more clients and friends that we talk to, the more we see why so many people put off writing their will. No one especially wants to think about their own future death, and no one really wants to plan for it. In reality, however, everyone needs to have a will prepared, even at a… Continue reading Why Should I Get A Will Now?
Category: Family Law
Estate Planning for Everyone
A few years ago, my mother sent me the Jessica's morning affirmation video. I haven't woken up every morning with Jessica's joie de vivre, this morning I did. My whole house is great. I can do anything good. I realized that I can really make a difference for same-sex couples with estate planning. I'm not as sure… Continue reading Estate Planning for Everyone
Living, revocable, and irrevocable. Let’s talk trusts.
Today on the Tulsa Estate Planning Blog, we're going to explain the difference between a living trust, a revocable trust, and an irrevocable trust. Specifically, what are the advantages and disadvantages of the types of trusts. So let's get started. A living trust and a revocable trust are usually, if not always, the same thing. … Continue reading Living, revocable, and irrevocable. Let’s talk trusts.
Till Debt Do Us Part
I was researching for a client recently who asked about debt and what exactly happens after a significant other or a child passes away. The client had signed as a co-signer on some of the deceased loans and was wondering if she was responsible for that debt. Also, the client was wondering whether her new… Continue reading Till Debt Do Us Part
Welcome to the Tulsa Estate Planning Blog and the Skillern Law Firm!
Welcome to Tulsa Estate Planning Blog, created by the offices of the Skillern Law Firm, PLLC in Tulsa, Oklahoma. If you've read our profile over there on the right, then you already know a little about us and a little about what we want this blog to be about. Penni Skillern, Esq. has had a… Continue reading Welcome to the Tulsa Estate Planning Blog and the Skillern Law Firm!