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Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Litigation, Medicaid, and Veteran’s benefits in Norman, Oklahoma Two of my grandparents suffer from Alzheimer’s disease.

If I could summarize what I do in one sentence, I would say that my job is to help people achieve peace of mind knowing that they’ve planned for the future and their family will be taken care of if anything ever happens to them. I’ve seen firsthand how the death or disability of a loved one can cause a family to self-destruct. That’s why I chose to dedicate my career to this field. As an estate planning attorney, I’m passionate about creating estate plans for my clients that:

(1) Promote family harmony and ensure that both personal and financial goals are realized; and

(2) Are affordable and understandable. As an elder law attorney, I work with older adults and their families to minimize the risks of long-term care. In particular, I seek to protect clients’ assets while at the same time helping them qualify for Medicaid or other public assistance to defray the escalating cost of nursing homes. Finally, in the area of probate, I navigate clients through the court system and make certain that their loved one’s estate is dealt with effectively and as quickly as the law allows. I believe that the practice of law is not just about performing legal services for my clients, but also about building relationships. I take pride in providing my clients with personal attention, promptly returning telephone calls and emails and clearly communicating every step of the way. I want my clients to be comfortable with the process. I try to accommodate my clients whenever possible, meeting with them in their homes, offices or other convenient locations and scheduling appointments during evening and weekend hours. Drawing on my personal background as well as my legal experience, I explain in laymen’s terms — not lawyer jargon — the available options and my recommendations based on each client’s unique circumstances. In so doing, I sincerely hope to earn my clients’ friendship in addition to their professional respect.

11/03/2026

Rental property can build wealth, but it creates two risks: liability while you are alive, and complications for your heirs after you are gone.

An LLC can help separate a rental from your personal assets if someone is injured on the property. A revocable living trust helps your properties pass to your family without Oklahoma probate. Many owners have one without the other.

Combining the two, with each property or group of properties in an LLC and your LLC interests in your trust, can provide both. Check your loan and insurance terms before moving anything, and name who will manage the properties if you cannot.

Call us at (405) 928-4075 to review how your rentals are held.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult an attorney for guidance specific to your situation.

11/03/2026

The holidays often bring the whole family to one table, and that makes them a natural moment for a conversation many families avoid: what happens to the home, the land, and the family when something happens to Mom or Dad.

You do not need to ask about money. Start with your own plan, or with simple questions: Is there a trust or a will? Who is in charge if someone gets sick? Where are the documents kept? For families with land, minerals, or a business, silence is especially costly, because heirs can disagree about who keeps what.

Keep it warm and keep it private. A plan is an act of care, and most families are relieved once the conversation starts.

Call us at (405) 928-4075 to put a plan in place before the holiday gathering.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult an attorney for guidance specific to your situation.

11/03/2026

When a parent remarries, the question of who inherits what can become one of the most sensitive in a family.

A simple plan that leaves everything to a surviving spouse, and then to the children, can be risky. Once assets pass to the new spouse, that person decides who gets them next. Your children from a prior relationship may receive nothing. Oklahoma also gives a surviving spouse certain rights unless they are waived in writing, and stepchildren generally do not inherit unless you name them.

A trust can provide for your spouse for life and still protect what you want your children to receive. A clear plan, explained in advance, keeps your promises to both.

Call us at (405) 928-4075 to build a plan for the family you have now.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult an attorney for guidance specific to your situation.

10/29/2026

**Building Legacies, One Conversation at a Time.**

We're honored to have Tyler and Matti Barrett featured in the Oklahoma City Community Foundation's 2026 Impact Report!

The feature highlights their personal commitment to charitable giving and their work helping families create estate plans that reflect what matters most to them.

At Barrett Legacy Estate Solutions, we believe estate planning isn't just about preparing for the future. It's about making a meaningful difference for generations to come.

We're grateful to OCCF for sharing our story and for the incredible work they do in our community.

**Read the full story here:**
https://occf.org/ar26/building-legacies/

10/29/2026

A jack-o'-lantern looks wonderful on the porch. Open the lid and there is nothing inside.

An unfunded trust can be the same. The documents are signed and look impressive, but if your house, accounts, and mineral interests were never retitled into the trust, it may have nothing to manage, and your family can still end up in Oklahoma probate.

Funding means updating deeds, account ownership, and assignments. Retirement accounts and life insurance are handled by beneficiary form instead. New accounts and new property can also slip outside your trust by default.

Do not let your plan be a decoration. Call us at (405) 928-4075 to check that your trust is actually holding what it should.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult an attorney for guidance specific to your situation.

10/27/2026

Most people spend their time deciding who gets what. Just as important is who is in charge.

Your personal representative, or successor trustee if you have a trust, gathers your assets, pays debts and taxes, handles paperwork, and distributes what is left. It is more work than most people expect, especially when the estate includes land, mineral rights, or a business.

Choose someone organized, honest, and calm under pressure, not just the oldest child. Talk to your family ahead of time, and always name a backup. A properly funded trust also keeps your successor out of Oklahoma probate, which makes the job easier.

Call us at (405) 928-4075 to make sure the right person is in charge of your plan.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult an attorney for guidance specific to your situation.

10/22/2026

Adding an adult child to your deed or bank account feels like an easy way to avoid probate. It can create bigger problems than it solves.

A joint owner has rights today. If your child is sued, divorced, or goes bankrupt, your home or account can get caught up. You may need their signature to sell or refinance. Gifting a share during your life can also cost your child a stepped-up tax basis, which can mean a larger tax bill when the property is sold.

Joint title also does nothing if you become incapacitated, and it can leave your other children out.

A revocable living trust gets you to the same goal, probate avoidance, with you in control.

Call us at (405) 928-4075 to review how your property is titled.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult an attorney for guidance specific to your situation.

10/20/2026

When someone named in your estate plan passes away, updating your own documents is rarely the first thing on your mind. It is still one of the most important things to do.

Your plan may name a trustee, an agent, or a beneficiary who is no longer here. A surviving spouse may now be the only person with authority to act. Retirement accounts and life insurance pass by beneficiary form, and if the named person has died, the proceeds can default to your estate and into probate.

There is no deadline, and no one expects it right away. But a calm conversation with your attorney within a few months can name new backups and make sure the plan still reflects your family.

Call us at (405) 928-4075 to review your plan.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult an attorney for guidance specific to your situation.

10/15/2026

Estate planning is not only about what happens after you pass away. A financial power of attorney covers the years you are alive but unable to manage your own money.

Without one, even a spouse may be unable to pay bills, reach accounts held in your name, or keep a business running. Your family may have to ask a court to appoint a guardian or conservator, a slow and public process that may not choose the person you would have.

A trust only controls what has been placed in it. A power of attorney fills the gap, so someone you trust can step in right away.

Call us at (405) 928-4075 to put the right person in place before you need them.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult an attorney for guidance specific to your situation.

10/13/2026

Life insurance pays out by beneficiary designation, not by your will or your trust. That makes one small form one of the most important documents in your estate plan.

Name a minor child directly and a court may have to manage the money. Forget to update the form after a divorce or a death and the proceeds can go somewhere you never intended. For families with land, minerals, or a business, a large death benefit can also count toward a taxable estate, and an irrevocable life insurance trust may be worth a look.

Insurance can also help treat children fairly when one inherits the farm or business, without forcing a sale.

Call us at (405) 928-4075 to make sure your policies and your plan are working together.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult an attorney for guidance specific to your situation.

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131 E Main Street, Ste 207
Norman, OK
73069

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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