Shawn J. Roberts, PC

08/27/2026

Don't miss the Oklahoma Transfer on Death Deed Deadline Filing Date - Shawn J. Roberts

Don’t miss the Oklahoma Transfer on Death Deed Deadline Filing Date I have written about the Oklahoma transfer-on-death deed is a probate-avoidance tool. The TOD Deed allows a person to set up their property to transfer to another person after the owner of the property dies. The person receiving t...

08/27/2026

What is an Oklahoma statement of judgment? - Shawn J. Roberts https://shawnjroberts.com/what-is-an-oklahoma-statement-of-judgment/

08/22/2026

What If… Your Spouse Dies and the House Isn’t Fully Yours? - Shawn J. Roberts https://buff.ly/rY3M2GK

What If… Your Spouse Dies and the House Isn’t Fully Yours? What if your spouse dies unexpectedly—and you assume the house automatically becomes yours? But there’s a complication. The home was titled solely in your spouse’s name. And your spouse has children from a prior relationship. Now w...

08/19/2026

Do you know the elements of an enforceable Oklahoma contract? - Shawn J. Roberts

Do you know the elements of an enforceable Oklahoma contract? It’s one thing to make an Oklahoma “contract” but it is an entirely different and more valuable thing to make an “enforceable Oklahoma contract.” So what are the elements of an enforceable Oklahoma contract? See below: The Defin...

08/19/2026

Steps to take when someone dies in Oklahoma - Shawn J. Roberts

Steps to take when someone dies in Oklahoma The list below provides many of the steps you should consider taking after a friend or loved one dies in Oklahoma. This list is not intended to cover EVERY step but only many significant action items. For more specific guidance, you can hire me to help you...

08/10/2026

What Are the Duties of a Trustee in Oklahoma? - Shawn J. Roberts

What Are the Duties of a Trustee in Oklahoma?Serving as a trustee involves much more than simply holding or distributing trust assets. A trustee is a fiduciary and is responsible for administering the trust for the benefit of the beneficiaries and in accordance with the terms of the trust. The Oklah...

07/27/2026

What is an Oklahoma Buy-Sell Agreement? - Shawn J. Roberts

What is an Oklahoma Buy-Sell Agreement? You may have heard the term “buy-sell agreement” or maybe the term “Shareholders Agreement.” These terms essentially describe the same thing: An agreement between the people that own a business (either Oklahoma corporation or limited liability company)...

07/26/2026

The Difference Between an Oklahoma Revocable and Irrevocable Trust - Shawn J. Roberts

The Difference Between an Oklahoma Revocable and Irrevocable Trust Trusts are powerful and important estate planning tools, but in my experience get held up on one big question: What’s the difference between a revocable trust and an irrevocable trust? Let’s break it down with everyday examples s...

07/22/2026

Do You Really Need an Oklahoma Power of Attorney? 3 Real-World Examples - Shawn J. Roberts

Do You Really Need an Oklahoma Power of Attorney? 3 Real-World Examples Many people assume that their spouse or children can automatically step in and handle their affairs if something happens to them. Unfortunately, that’s not how the law works. Without an Oklahoma power of attorney, your family ...

07/21/2026

Oklahoma Estate Planning FAQs: What You Actually Need to Know - Shawn J. Roberts

Oklahoma Estate Planning FAQs: What You Actually Need to KnowOklahoma Estate planning is one of those things people intend to get to—until they don’t. And when there’s no plan, the State of Oklahoma steps in and makes the decisions for you. These are the questions I hear most often, along with...