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A Special Message from The Crosthwait Law Firm
- posted: Apr. 21, 2020
- Aaron M. Arnall,  Avoiding Probate,  Estate Planning,  Oklahoma Law,  M. Joe Crosthwait,Jr.,  Divorce,  Family Law,  Uncategorized,  Probate,  Wills and Trusts,  Firm News,  COVID-19
To our valued clients, partners, and friends: We at The Crosthwait Law Firm are aware of and understand the significant challenges faced by all of us from the spread of the Read More
What to do After the Death of a Loved One
- posted: Feb. 12, 2020
- Aaron M. Arnall,  Estate Planning,  Oklahoma Law,  Real Property,  M. Joe Crosthwait,Jr.,  Family Law,  Probate,  Wills and Trusts
Losing a loved one can be a difficult experience. Despite the emotional trauma involved, you may also be responsible for handling a variety of financial, legal, and administrative tasks. You Read More
Aaron M. Arnall Chosen as Vice-President of Sharing Tree Board of Directors
- posted: Jan. 09, 2020
- Aaron M. Arnall,  Avoiding Probate,  Estate Planning,  Featured,  Oklahoma Law,  Real Property,  Federal Law,  M. Joe Crosthwait,Jr.,  Child Custody,  Child Support,  Divorce,  Family Law,  Guardianship,  Oklahoma Lawyers for Children,  Oklahoma Bar Association,  Oklahoma County Bar Association,  American Bar Association,  Uncategorized,  Probate,  Wills and Trusts,  Debt Collection,  Firm News,  Community Involvement
After one year as a member of the Board of Directors, attorney Aaron M. Arnall has been chosen as the Vice-President of the Board of Directors of Sharing Tree, a Read More
M. Joe Crosthwait, Jr. Receives Joe Stamper Distinguished Service Award
- posted: Nov. 13, 2018
- Aaron M. Arnall,  Avoiding Probate,  Estate Planning,  Featured,  Oklahoma Law,  Real Property,  Federal Law,  M. Joe Crosthwait,Jr.,  Child Custody,  Child Support,  Divorce,  Family Law,  Guardianship,  Oklahoma Lawyers for Children,  Oklahoma Bar Association,  Oklahoma County Bar Association,  American Bar Association,  Uncategorized,  Probate,  Wills and Trusts,  Debt Collection,  Firm News
At the 2018 Oklahoma Bar Association annual meeting, M. Joe Crosthwait, Jr., was presented with the Joe Stamper Distinguished Service Award. This award recognizes Joe for his long-term service to Read More
Basics of Estate Planning - Part Two
- posted: Aug. 14, 2018
- Aaron M. Arnall,  Avoiding Probate,  Estate Planning,  Real Property,  M. Joe Crosthwait,Jr.,  Guardianship,  Probate,  Wills and Trusts
Goals of Estate Planning Here are four goals for every estate plan: Every estate plan should increase and preserve your property during your lifetime. This includes managing liquidity, building or increasing retirement Read More
Basics of Estate Planning - Part One
- posted: Aug. 09, 2018
- Avoiding Probate,  Estate Planning,  Guardianship,  Uncategorized,  Probate,  Wills and Trusts
Putting together your estate plan is not as daunting as it might first seem, and it pays big dividends in the long run. Do you really want a judge deciding Read More
The OkPOLST Form - What Is It?
- posted: May 18, 2018
- Estate Planning,  Oklahoma Law,  Uncategorized
The Oklahoma Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment - or OkPOLST - form is designed for patients who are seriously ill with life-limiting conditions and irreversible illnesses, including those who are Read More
Planning For Your Children
- posted: Apr. 13, 2018
- Aaron M. Arnall,  Avoiding Probate,  Estate Planning,  Oklahoma Law,  M. Joe Crosthwait,Jr.,  Family Law,  Guardianship,  Probate,  Wills and Trusts
If you are a parent of a young child or children, having an estate plan in place is more important than ever. No one knows your child better than you Read More
What happens when you die without a will?
- posted: Apr. 04, 2018
- Avoiding Probate,  Estate Planning,  Probate,  Wills and Trusts
Without a will or trust you have no say in the disposition of your own assets in the event of your death. Your assets will pass pursuant to Oklahoma intestacy Read More
Small Estate Affidavits in Oklahoma
- posted: Mar. 21, 2018
- Aaron M. Arnall,  Avoiding Probate,  Estate Planning,  M. Joe Crosthwait,Jr.,  Probate,  Wills and Trusts
Effective November 1, 2017, the limit for Small Estate Affidavits increased from $20,000.00 to $50,000.00. This is a considerable plus for the distribution of small estates as it can avoid 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
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
For Love or Money: When Is Influence Due and Undue?
- posted: Jan. 25, 2013
- Estate Planning,  Oklahoma Law,  M. Joe Crosthwait,Jr.
Lawsuits challenging the validity of wills and trusts based on undue influence have become increasingly more common. In many, if not most cases, the persons alleged to be exerting Read More
Changes Coming to Oklahoma’s Nontestamentary Transfer of Property Act (Transfer on Death Deeds)
- posted: Jan. 30, 2012
- Aaron M. Arnall,  Avoiding Probate,  Estate Planning,  Featured,  Oklahoma Law,  Real Property
Oklahoma probate law allows a person who owns an interest real estate to transfer the interest at the time of their death, without the need for probate. This is an excellent Read More