Creating a testamentary charitable donation is one of many ways that a person or family distributes their wealth. Estate planning in Wagoner County is an important ens of life process that’s important to you and yours. In some cases, when a person passes they wish to leave a portion of their estate and assets to charity. According to polls, about 5% of Americans make…
Child Abuse Crimes in Wagoner County
Child Abuse Crimes in Wagoner County are nothing to be toyed with. In June of 2017 child abuse charges were brought against the pastor of a faith-based healing, Christian community. A 2-year old girl died of pneumonia while her parents refused medical treatment at the direction of the pastor. The parents face involuntary manslaughter charges. Medical doctors insist the girl would be alive today…
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Rules
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy rules in Oklahoma are much different than chapter 7. Bankruptcy is a great weapon you can use to reduce and eliminate out of control debt. Each year thousands of people file bankruptcy cases across our great country. People and businesses use this option as a means of regaining control of their finances. What most of these people find out is that…
Making a Will in Wagoner County
Making a Will in Wagoner County isn’t hard with a little guidance. Millions of dollars are left unclaimed each year due to people passing away without making a will. In fact, over half of older and elderly Americans do not have a will. A small market is opening for people who claim the benefits of unclaimed estates. The companies who find these claims are…
Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial Agreements are enforceable in Wagoner County family court. If you’ve gotten engaged, discussing the division of assets during a divorce is probably the last thing on your mind. However, as more people enter into marriages with substantial assets and debt, everyone could benefit from a prenup. Here are a few reasons to consider a prenuptial agreement in Oklahoma. Prenuptial Agreements Minimize Disagreements Knowing…
Wagoner County Expungement Attorneys
A Wagoner County Expungement attorney will help you erase any of your past criminal records under the new laws. As of November 2019, the expungement laws in Oklahoma have changed drastically. It’s now easier for many people to expunge a criminal record. Those who do want to have their criminal record sealed will need to make sure they are eligible under the new laws…
Nursing Home Neglect in Wagoner County
Nursing Home Neglect in Wagoner County harms some of our most vulnerable family members. Nursing Home neglect is similar to abuse in certain respects, but there are important differences between the two. “Abuse” means causing or permitting the infliction of physical pain, injury, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, unreasonable restraint or confinement, or mental anguish, or the deprivation of nutrition, clothing, shelter, health care, or…
Filing Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Wagoner County
Filing Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Wagoner County is a great tool for those facing financial problems. If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy, you need to know what kind of bankruptcy you are going to file. The vast majority of individuals or families file either a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The Chapter 7 is what most people think of when they hear…
Child Support Modification: Reasons and Process
Child support is an ever-changing payment depending on circumstances. This is especially true for income changes of the paying parent. If you are the paying parent and you receive a substantial promotion that significantly increases your income, you child support is legally obligated to modify. On the flip-side, your child support obligations should modify if you lose your job or receive a demotion. Child…
Assault and Battery on an Officer
In April of 2017, an Oklahoma City man was charged with assault and battery on an officer. The man was tailgating an undercover police car. When the undercover car requested back up, the man fled. He eventually parked his vehicle and exited it. While walking down the sidewalk, the man was approached by another officer. Upon the confrontation with the officer, the man attacked…