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    Margarett "Meg" Prestidge, Esq. Margarett "Meg" Prestidge, Esq.

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    Tulsa probate attorneyWith a focus on Oklahoma probate law, Margarett L. Prestidge dedicates her practice to helping people and families through the probate process. The term “probate” refers to the process of managing a decedent’s estate under court supervision. It includes important procedures such as selecting a personal representative, determining heirs, valuing assets, settling disputes, and allocating assets in accordance with the decedent’s wishes or the court’s decree.

    What You Can Expect

    Hiring a skilled Tulsa probate lawyer expedites the probate procedure and relieves the family and personal representative of the deceased’s stress. Under the correct legal guidance, complex tasks like transferring real estate titles or disputing baseless creditor claims become more manageable. A knowledgeable Tulsa estate planning attorney offers crucial assistance in probate litigation situations where heirs challenge the legality of the will or the personal representative’s administration. For a consultation regarding complex probate matters, call (918) 876-4500 to speak with Oklahoma Will & Trust.

    A Synopsis of Oklahoma’s Probate Procedure

    The purpose of Oklahoma’s probate process is to pay off debts and allocate assets in accordance with the Last Will and Testament. The procedure is governed by intestate laws when there is no will. In charge of the case is a personal representative who verifies filed claims, identifies heirs, and inventorys estate property.

    Creditors seeking payment for the decedent’s debts submit claims to the probate court, where the personal representative may approve or disapprove them. The estate’s available assets are used to settle approved claims. The personal representative distributes the remaining assets in accordance with the decedent’s wishes or the applicable intestate laws after paying off debts and estate taxes. A final accounting is submitted for the probate court’s approval, outlining all assets and distributions.

    Complex cases may linger in courts for years, even though a typical probate case lasts six months to a year. Oklahoma probate attorney Margarett L. Prestidge offers clients counsel and representation to effectively manage the probate process, reducing anxiety for all parties.

    Contact an Experienced Probate Attorney in Tulsa

    Oklahoma Wills, Trust, Probate and Estate AttorneyMargarett L. Prestidge, an accomplished Tulsa probate attorney knowledgeable about Oklahoma probate laws, is available for hire through Oklahoma Will & Trust. As an expert in both the legal and emotional facets of estate planning, Ms. Prestidge provides a consultation for any probate matter in Oklahoma. To make an appointment for your consultation, call (918) 876-4500. A skilled and sympathetic probate lawyer can help you understand the probate process and make sure it goes more smoothly.

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  • Oklahoma Probate Attorney

    The role of an Oklahoma probate lawyer in estate planning and settlement is to give you the peace of mind you gain by knowing that you control your legacy. Whether you contact Oklahoma Will and Trust for probate administration, estate planning or because of an estate administration matter, my goal is to be certain you can have every assurance that you control your legacy.

    Do you want the your loved one’s first memory of you to be unsettled concern about how to distribute your assets? For those who pass on without a will, the first concern their loved ones know involves the distribution of assets.

    More than half of all Americans fail to prepare a will while they still have time. The reasons may vary, but whatever the reason, it comes down to passing on concerns that could be addressed in a simple will and testament.

    Take charge of your legacy. Find out how easy it is to ease your loved ones’ concerns about your final wishes. Contact an Oklahoma will drafting attorney at Oklahoma Will and Trust today at (918) 876-4500 for a low-cost consultation.

    Oklahoma Estate Planning Attorney Services

    An Oklahoma estate planning attorney assists in the selection of estate planning instruments that can protect my Oklahoma neighbors’ legacy. Estate planning instruments include wills, irrevocable trusts, revocable trusts, charitable trusts and gifts. Each has various risks and advantages involving taxes, personal control and statutory constraints.

    Oklahoma Will and Trust can help you weigh the advantages and risks of various estate planning instruments. We can advise about the selection of trustees, or serve as trustee when the need arises. We assist clients in drafting wills that stand up to the probate process.

    The skilled counsel of a Oklahoma estate planning attorney can give you the insight required to protect your estate from being diminished through transfer costs, taxes, short-sighted administration or medical debts.

    Contact the Oklahoma estate planning attorney today for a low-cost consultation about the best approach to protecting your legacy. Call (918) 876-4500.

    Tulsa Probate Attorney Services

    Probate is a complex process in which one’s preferred legacy may be derailed without attentive administration. A Oklahoma probate attorney works to protect and preserve the legacy of my Oklahoma neighbors.

    First and foremost, a probate lawyer work with families and heirs to reduce the stress and worry associated with the probate process. A confident, assured approach to probate gives families the comfort they need to establish fond memories while a loved one’s material legacy takes a new form.

    In the probate process, your Oklahoma probate attorney drafts and files key probate documents. When asked, an Oklahoma estate attorney can act as executor or personal representative. A valid will names an executor, and a skillfully drafted will names an alternate executor.

    The personal representative may be any responsible individual who is trusted to carry out one’s final wishes.  The chosen executor will identify and locate heirs, distribute assets and settle debts with any remaining creditors. I can help an executor to understand the complex duties and procedures required of a personal representative.

    The Oklahoma Probate Process

    The first step in the complex Oklahoma probate process is to file with the local court a petition for probate. The petition asks the court to appoint the designated executor. The probate petition includes a determination of heirs and other interested parties – often called devisees or legatees.

    Before the court orders appointment of a personal representative, Oklahoma estate litigation attorney may be asked to contest the validity of a will or to challenge the determination of heirs and legatees.

    Once the order appointing a personal representative is signed, a Oklahoma probate attorney may file an inventory of assets and debts, a notice to creditors and a final inventory indicating medical costs, legal expenses, court judgments have been satisfied. Estate litigation may ensue over debts.

    Your Oklahoma probate attorney can work with you to resolve contested probate matters prior to seeking an order dismissing the personal representative, which signals the completion of the probate process. Once probate is settled, your probate attorney may register the court order transferring real property to heirs and legatees.

    Free Consultation: Oklahoma Estate and Probate Attorney

    Whether you are making plans for your estate, carrying out a loved one’s final wishes or faced with questions about complex probate matters, a Oklahoma estate attorney is here to help you.

    Call today to gain peace of mind that your legacy will reflect your wishes. For a low-cost consultation about the best approach to protecting your legacy call (918) 876-4500.

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    Tulsa, OK 74103
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    Oklahoma City, OK 73102
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    The Oklahoma law office of Margarett Prestidge, Esq. provides estate planning and probate counsel throughout Oklahoma including Oklahoma City, Norman, Edmond, Stillwater, Newcastle, Purcell, Moore, Mustang, Yukon and Piedmont. Call for more information about statewide availability.