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Mr. Arnall was the perfect attorney during a time of need while assisting my friend with legal matters. Sandi was able to make appointments that worked with our schedule. We appreciated all aspects of working with this law firm. Mr. Arna...
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It was the divorced that never would end until Aaron got involved. He kept me focused on the big picture while he took care of everything in between. In the end, Aaron got me everything I wanted and more. He is AMAZING!!
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Working with Mr Aaron was a great experience! I gotta say him and Ms Sandi because gotta give the secretary credit as well. They remind me of that Netflix series the suit. Harvey n Donna. Just want to thank these guys once again.
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I'm so happy I hired Aaron for my divorce. The process was smooth and thankfully quick. Aaron and Sandi were very professional, friendly, down to earth and helpful anytime I had a question about the process. I would definitely recommend the...
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Aaron has helped me with a few things after my father passed away and will be working with him again for future things. I recommend him for any planning with trust, wills or estates. He’s very knowledgeable and responds quickly.
- 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 do, and a proper estate plan should provide for his or her care and maintenance, ensuring that he or she will be properly cared for in your absence.
First, your will or trust can allow you to nominate a guardian for your child in the event of your untimely passing during their minority. When a court is determining who can serve as guardian of your child, the court would first look for any nomination contained in a will or other estate planning document. If no nomination has previously been made, Oklahoma statutes provide a list of persons who have priority to serve as guardian. By making the nomination in your will or trust, you can ensure that a person you know and trust is appointed to care for your child.
Second, in your will or trust you may name a trustee for your child and specifically provide for his or her education, care, support, and maintenance, until he or she reaches a certain age that you decide. In the event of your death, the children’s trust is created according to the terms of your will or trust. The appointed trustee receives the property and cares for it until your child reaches the age stated by the trust. When that time comes, the trustee will transfer property to your child outright.
Contact the experienced attorneys at The Crosthwait Law Firm to discuss your individualized estate plan, which provides for the care of your child or children.
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