Ratings & Reviews
2018 Interest on Judgments Has Increased
- posted: Jan. 16, 2018
- Debt Collection
The Oklahoma Administrative Office of the Courts has issued its annual notice of the interests rates applicable to judgments obtained in Oklahoma from January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018. Read More
Estate Planning and the Special Needs Trust
- posted: Dec. 21, 2017
- Wills and Trusts
A Special Needs Trust is a specific trust which ensures that a beneficiary remains eligible for Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid, and other government benefits. It also provides for distributions for Read More
Who Should Serve as Trustee of My Trust?
- posted: Dec. 07, 2017
- Aaron M. Arnall,  Avoiding Probate,  Estate Planning,  M. Joe Crosthwait,Jr.
If those you have chosen as Trustee lack the ability or knowledge to implement your directions, then regardless of how well prepared your estate planning documents are, especially your trusts, Read More
What to Do When You Lose Your Spouse
- posted: Oct. 12, 2017
- Probate
Losing your spouse is never easy. Here are some things to remember once you are ready to move forward: Obtain. You should obtain multiple certified copies of the Death Certificate when it becomes Read More
Guidelines for Acting Under a General Durable Power of Attorney
- posted: Sep. 22, 2017
- Avoiding Probate,  Estate Planning
If you have been appointed to serve as an agent, also known as an attorney-in-fact, under a General Durable Power of Attorney, the principal has placed a great deal of Read More
Estate Planning In A Digital World
- posted: Aug. 08, 2017
- Estate Planning
It is no secret that we live in a world where many aspects of our lives have become ever-increasingly digital. Whether it is social media accounts, online banking or investing, Read More
M. Joe Crosthwait, Jr. Reelected Chief Master of Professional Responsibility Tribunal
- posted: Jun. 29, 2017
- M. Joe Crosthwait,Jr.,  Oklahoma Bar Association
On June 28, 2017, M. Joe Crosthwait, Jr., was reelected as Chief Master of the Professional Responsibility Tribunal. This is his second term as Chief Master, with his term beginning July Read More
2017 Interest On Judgments Has Increased
- posted: Jan. 18, 2017
- Oklahoma Law
The Oklahoma Administrative Office of the Courts has issued its annual notice of the interests rates applicable to judgments obtained in Oklahoma from January 1, 2017, through January 31, 2017. Read More
M. Joe Crosthwait, Jr. Reelected as ABA State Delegate
- posted: Jan. 18, 2017
- American Bar Association
In the 2016 State Delegate Elections, M. Joe Crosthwait, Jr. was once again elected American Bar Association State Delegate for a three-year term effective at the conclusion of the 2017 New Read More
Aaron M. Arnall to Continue as Chair of the Oklahoma Bar Association Technology Committee
- posted: Jan. 18, 2017
- Aaron M. Arnall,  Oklahoma Bar Association
Aaron M. Arnall, attorney with The Crosthwait Law Firm, has been chosen by Oklahoma Bar Association President Linda S. Thomas to remain as the Chair of the Oklahoma Bar Association Read More
M. Joe Crosthwait, Jr. to Serve on Oklahoma Lawyers for Children Board of Directors
- posted: Jan. 18, 2017
- M. Joe Crosthwait,Jr.,  Oklahoma Lawyers for Children
M. Joe Crosthwait, Jr. has been chosen to serve on the Board of Directors for Oklahoma Lawyers for Children. Oklahoma Lawyers for Children "is a team of volunteer lawyers and citizen-volunteers Read More
Divorces Involving Minor Children After November 1, 2014
- posted: Nov. 07, 2014
- Aaron M. Arnall,  Oklahoma Law,  Child Custody,  Divorce,  Family Law
Beginning November 1, 2014, 43 O.S. 107.2, was amended to include a requirement that any "actions for divorce based upon incompatibility filed on or after November 1, 2014, where the Read More
M. Joe Crosthwait, Jr. Elected ABA State Delegate
- posted: Jun. 16, 2014
- Featured,  M. Joe Crosthwait,Jr.
In the 2014 Contested State Delegate Elections, M. Joe Crosthwait, Jr. was elected ABA State Delegate for a three-year term effective at the conclusion of the 2014 Boston Annual Meeting. The Read More
I've Been Appointed Guardian, Now What?
- posted: Feb. 17, 2014
- Aaron M. Arnall,  Oklahoma Law,  Family Law,  Guardianship
If you've been appointed guardian over a relative or other loved one, or you think that it may happen soon, please be aware that being appointed as a guardian brings Read More
M. Joe Crosthwait, Jr. Receives Bobby G. Knapp Leadership Award
- posted: Jul. 26, 2013
- Oklahoma County Bar Association
On June 28, 2013, M. Joe Crosthwait, Jr., was chosen by the Oklahoma County Bar Association as the recipient of the 2013 Bobby G. Knapp Leadership Award. The Bobby G. Knapp Read More
Questions About Oklahoma Covenant Marriage Bill
- posted: Feb. 11, 2013
- Aaron M. Arnall,  Oklahoma Law,  Divorce,  Family Law
THE FOLLOWING IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED TO REFLECT THE OPINIONS OF THE CROSTHWAIT LAW FIRM, ITS ATTORNEYS, OR ITS STAFF, REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEGISLATION. The Read More