The holidays bring their own chaos: family gatherings, travel plans, shopping lists, and endless obligations. When you add the loss of a loved one to this season, the weight can feel unbearable. You're grieving while simultaneously managing estate administration tasks…
Learning that you've been named as trustee often comes at a difficult time following a loved one's death or amid family transitions. While the role carries significant legal and financial responsibilities, understanding these duties and accessing appropriate guidance can help…
One of the most problematic issues we encounter in estate planning happens when clients discover that their carefully constructed estate plan can be completely bypassed by a form they filled out years ago and forgot about. Beneficiary designation forms on…
After more than four decades of service to Tulsa-area families and businesses, attorney Kurt M. Kennedy has joined Littleton Legal PLLC as Of Counsel. As part of this transition, Littleton Legal will continue serving the clients of Kennedy Law, offering…
When you form an LLC or corporation, one of the primary benefits is the liability protection these structures provide, such as shielding your personal assets from business debts and obligations. However, this protection isn't automatic or permanent. One of the…
When parents come to our office to discuss their estate plans, they often face a particularly challenging question: how do we provide for a child who's struggling with substance abuse without making the situation worse? This is one of the…
When Oklahoma families research estate planning options, they frequently ask: "Is a living trust better than a will?" This question reflects a fundamental misunderstanding about how these documents function. Rather than competing alternatives, a living trust and Last Will and…
When a parent develops dementia, adult children often struggle with how to help manage their care and finances legally. Many families search for information about "how to get guardianship of a parent with dementia," but guardianship should be considered only…
When Oklahoma families consider estate planning, most focus on asset distribution and probate avoidance. However, couples with significant wealth face an additional challenge: reducing estate tax exposure while maintaining financial flexibility. A Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT) can help accomplish…
When Oklahoma business owners think about estate planning, the focus often centers on who will inherit the company and how ownership transfers. However, an equally critical component involves planning for business debts and liabilities. Outstanding loans, vendor contracts, and payroll…