Category Archives: General
How to Shield Your Family Home from Long-Term Care Costs in Oklahoma
For most Oklahoma residents, the family home represents financial stability, a family legacy, and a place where thousands of memories have been made over the years. For many people, it is the single largest asset they own. Unfortunately, when a homeowner needs long-term care, their home may be at risk—and that’s why it’s important… Read More »
Does Your Loved One Rely on State Health Services? Now Might Be the Right Time to Set Up a Special Needs Trust
Caring for a child, sibling, or other family member with disabilities doesn’t stop at their day-to-day needs. You also have to think ahead and plan for anything that could happen in the future. Who will care for them if you pass away or can no longer do so? How will their government benefits be… Read More »
What Does Convenient Estate Planning Mean in 2025?
Uniform laws streamline important processes, standards, and requirements across multiple states. In 2024, the state of Oklahoma adopted several new acts that change how people plan their estates, what documents are needed, and how documents are stored. This makes it more important than ever to work with an experienced estate planning lawyer in Oklahoma… Read More »
The QDRO Timeline: When, Why, and How Fast You Should Act After a Divorce
When you divide your assets during a divorce, don’t be surprised if your retirement accounts are among the most in-demand assets you have to discuss. Retirement accounts are typically very safe assets that gain value steadily year after year. They largely determine how you spend your golden years, often making the difference between struggling… Read More »
How Oklahoma Families Are Protecting Their Homes From Medicaid Recovery in 2025
When you work your entire life to build an inheritance for your loved ones, you expect to be able to pass it onto them—not lose the entirety of it to your long-term care needs. But for too many Oklahoma seniors, this is exactly what happens. Medicaid estate recovery has caused too many hard-working Oklahomans… Read More »
How to Keep Your Business in the Family Estate Planning for Business Owners in Oklahoma
A thriving family business is truly something to be proud of—it represents years or even decades of hard work, plus the added labor of navigating family relationships. However, when it’s time for the business to pass to the next generation, it’s all too common for a lack of planning to cause the business to… Read More »
Estate Planning for Retirees in 2025: Smart Moves to Protect Your Assets
Whether you’re starting your retirement journey in 2025 or you’ve already started your next stage of life as a retiree, make sure that your estate plan reflects your current stage of life and goals. Working with an experienced estate planning lawyer in Oklahoma can help you start 2025 on the right foot and verify… Read More »
Estate Planning After a Tragedy: Planning for the Future
Experiencing a close call or watching a loved one go through a painful loss can often be the catalyst for change. If tragedy in your life has pushed you to look into estate planning attorneys, you’re not alone—seeing the fallout of an unmanaged estate can be enough to make anyone start preparing for the… Read More »
Estate Planning Misconceptions We’re Leaving in 2024
Every year brings new learning opportunities, and it’s especially important to take advantage of those chances when they affect your financial wellbeing. Start the new year with a thorough understanding of your estate planning options and the misconceptions that could be holding you back. When you’re ready to take your planning to the next… Read More »
You’re the Estate Executor or Administrator: Your Next Steps
When you’re named the executor or administrator of a loved one’s estate in Oklahoma, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. The job of handling a loved one’s final affairs is a huge responsibility, but with the right preparation, you can feel confident as you get started. The Oklahoma estate planning lawyers at Entz Burton &… Read More »
