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04/14/2026

New blog post about the importance of getting a will done!

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06/12/2025

Don’t forget to include your digital assets in your estate plan—this means email, cloud storage, cryptocurrency, and social media accounts like Facebook or Instagram. Designate someone you trust to manage or close these accounts at your passing, and provide clear instructions on how to access them.

06/06/2025

Read this week's blog post about estate planning when you have minor children and how important it is to plan ahead.

Bringing a child into the world is an immensely rewarding and life-changing experience. As new parents, we are filled with joy, hope, and a profound sense of responsibility. Amid the excitement, it is crucial not to overlook the importance of estate planning. While contemplating our own mortality ca...

02/19/2025

Losing a spouse is hard enough—don’t let legal confusion add to the stress. In Oklahoma, surviving spouses have powerful rights to claim their fair share of the estate, whether there’s a will or not—discover what protections you’re entitled to!

In Oklahoma, surviving spouses have statutory protections to ensure that they will receive a fair share of their deceased spouse’s estate. Listed below are some of the potential protections that may be available to a surviving spouse. To best determine whether a protection applies to you or to ens...

11/19/2024

https://skillernlaw.com/2024/11/19/embracing-the-digital-age-oklahomas-uniform-electronic-estate-planning-documents-act/

Estate planning has officially entered the digital era in Oklahoma! The Uniform Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act (UEEPDA), effective November 1, 2024, brings a modern twist to traditional estate planning. For individuals and families alike, this means more convenience, efficiency, and flexib...

10/21/2024

It's National Estate Planning Awareness Week. Have you make sure your estate is in order?

10/08/2024

Considering opening a new savings account or CD now that interest rates are high? If you have a revocable trust, make sure to title the account in the name of your trust! Many people mistakenly put it in their own name, which can lead to probate issues if something unexpected happens. By titling the account correctly, you can avoid potential headaches and ensure that your assets are easily accessible to your beneficiaries.

08/27/2024

New blog post out about the differences between the DNR and the Advanced Directive! These documents get mixed up a lot, and it's important to know what each does and does not do.

Navigating end-of-life decisions can be incredibly challenging, especially when it comes to understanding the distinctions between a “Do Not Resuscitate” (DNR) Order and an Advance Directive. What is a DNR? Emergency medical service professionals are required to administer life-sustaining treatm...

04/23/2024

Did you know you can easily book an appointment through our online portal? If you would like to schedule an appointment at your own time, you can here!

08/23/2023

Our attorney was in Okemah, Okfuskee County, Oklahoma this morning to file a probate! We travel over most of Oklahoma for probates!

07/26/2023

Read today's new blog post about updating or getting a new estate plan after dealing with a divorce.

Going through a divorce is an incredibly challenging and emotionally draining experience. Following the upheaval of separating assets and rebuilding your life, it’s important to remember to update your estate plan. Estate planning after a divorce is crucial to safeguarding your assets. Following d...