• posted: Mar. 21, 2018
• Aaron Arnall
• 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

• posted: Jan. 16, 2018
• Aaron Arnall
• 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

• posted: Dec. 21, 2017
• Aaron Arnall
• 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

• posted: Dec. 07, 2017
• Aaron Arnall
• 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

• posted: Oct. 12, 2017
• crosthwaitlaw
• 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

• posted: Sep. 22, 2017
• crosthwaitlaw
• 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

• posted: Aug. 08, 2017
• crosthwaitlaw
• 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

• posted: Jun. 29, 2017
• crosthwaitlaw
• 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

• posted: Jan. 18, 2017
• crosthwaitlaw
• 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

• posted: Jan. 18, 2017
• crosthwaitlaw
• 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

• posted: Jan. 18, 2017
• crosthwaitlaw
• 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

• posted: Jan. 18, 2017
• crosthwaitlaw
• 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

• posted: Nov. 07, 2014
• Aaron Arnall
• 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

• posted: Jun. 16, 2014
• Aaron Arnall
• 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

• posted: Feb. 17, 2014
• Aaron Arnall
• Aaron M. Arnall,  Oklahoma Law,  Family Law,  Guardianship
• Attorney,  Duties,  Guardian,  Guardianship,  Handbook,  Law,  Lawyer,  Oklahoma

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

• posted: Jul. 26, 2013
• Aaron Arnall
• 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