6 Most Common Estate Planning Myths

Common myths regarding estate planning can lead you astray, but we have the facts.
How Often Should I Update My Estate Plan?

Have you reviewed your estate plan recently? Unfortunately, many estates are distributed in a way that may not be entirely in line with the decedent’s desires.
Grandad Died Owning Minerals in Oklahoma: Now What?

In the event of the death of an individual owning Oklahoma mineral rights, certain steps must be taken to transfer ownership to those entitled to inherit the property.
How to Calculate a Royalty

Royalty check stubs can be confusing and impossible for the uninitiated to understand. In order for a mineral owner to calculate what their royalty payment should be, the mineral owner must determine their Net Revenue Interest (NRI) in the producing well.
Drilling and Spacing Units in Oklahoma

Drilling and spacing units (hereinafter called “spacing units”) are a component of a comprehensive state regulatory framework put in place to control the exploration for and production of oil and gas.
Funding an Oklahoma Living Trust

A trust is a separate legal entity from the individual(s) that created the trust. As such, it must be “funded” to be effective.
What is Probate?

Probate is the court-supervised process of settling the affairs of a deceased person, regardless of whether they died with or without a will.
Probate Handbook

Probate is the court-supervised process of settling the affairs of a deceased person, regardless of whether they died with or without a will.
Oklahoma Mechanics and Materialmen Liens

Oklahoma law grants a lien (referred to as a “Mechanics and Materialmen Lien” or “M&M Lien”) to any person or company who performs labor or furnishes materials or equipment as part of work to improve privately-owned real property (or its improvements). This is true only so long as the materials or equipment are supplied under […]
Funding an Oklahoma Living Trust

A trust is a separate legal entity from the individual(s) that created the trust. As such, it must be “funded” to be effective.