Tulsa Estate Attorney Blog
Can Gifting Safeguard Your Assets from Probate?
In this blog post, Oklahoma attorney Meg Prestidge discusses the topic of avoiding probate through gifting. She acknowledges that many people want to avoid probate after witnessing the lengthy and contentious process involved when a loved one passes away. Meg covers various methods that can help avoid probate, such as joint tenancy warranty deed, life estate, transfer on death deed, and trusts. She emphasizes that gifting is another effective way to avoid probate, but it's important to note that once the property is gifted, the giver no longer has control. Meg encourages readers to reach out to her for further discussions and provides her contact information. Read more »
Can a Living Revocable Trust Help Me Avoid Probate?
In this blog post, Oklahoma attorney Meg Prestidge discusses the benefits of utilizing a living revocable trust to avoid probate. She addresses the common concern of individuals witnessing lengthy and expensive probate processes and offers alternative solutions. Meg explains that a living revocable trust allows for flexibility in changing beneficiaries and amending provisions until the individual's passing. Once the individual passes, the last changes made become irrevocable, and the successor trustee will honor the terms of the trust. For more information on living revocable trusts, Meg encourages readers to visit her website and reach out for a discussion or any questions they may have. Read more »
How Can Transfer on Death Deeds Help Avoid Probate?
In this blog post, Oklahoma attorney Meg Prestidge discusses the topic of avoiding probate. She acknowledges that many people reach out to her after witnessing a difficult probate process involving a sibling or friend. Meg explains that there are ways to potentially avoid probate, such as joint tenancy warranty deeds and life estates, which she has discussed in previous videos. In this post, she focuses on transfer on death deeds, explaining how they work and their benefits. She highlights that transfer on death deeds can be cancelled at any time and can be a useful tool for individuals who primarily own their personal property, like their home. To learn more about the specifics of avoiding probate, readers are encouraged to contact Meg through her website. Read more »