Category Archives: General
Estate Planning Tips for Entrepreneurs: Protecting Your Business
Entrepreneurship is a calling that has likely given you significant personal and professional fulfillment. This part of your life should also be a big part of your estate planning. There’s a good chance that your Oklahoma City business is a significant portion of your estate, and working with an estate planning attorney is one… Read More »
Navigating Inheritance Disputes With Probate Mediation
Inheritance disputes are unfortunately common, often reflecting a disparity between an executor’s responsibilities and what they actually do for the decedent’s estate. However, there are multiple ways to handle these concerns. Probate can be litigious. The estate planning lawyers at Entz Burton & Associates focus on probate and estate planning needs in Oklahoma City… Read More »
Special Considerations in Estate Planning for Business Owners
Whether you purchased an established business or built your business from the ground up, it’s a big part of your life’s work. You’ve put a lot into it, and you want to ensure that it continues to be part of your legacy long after you’re gone. The Oklahoma City estate planning lawyers at Entz… Read More »
Top 5 Probate Challenges and How to Overcome Them
Estate planning and probate is a complex area of law with high stakes. Those who find themselves in the position of executing a loved one’s estate after their passing can be alarmed by just how many tribulations wait around every corner. Probate can be a time-consuming process that leaves you reaching for the ibuprofen… Read More »
5 Common Reasons for Contesting a Will
When people begin planning their estate, they’re often surprised to find out that their will is not necessarily the be-all and end-all of their plan. In fact, surviving family members can choose to contest the will and drag other beneficiaries through a costly legal battle that chips away at the decedent’s legacy. Find out… Read More »
When You Need to Update Your Estate Plan
A strong estate plan offers protection in life’s unexpected events, from incapacitation to death. However, your work isn’t done once you’ve created your estate plan. Regularly reviewing your estate plan and making necessary changes ensures that your plan accommodates all of the changes life brings. With the team at Entz Burton & Associates, you… Read More »
Do I Need an Attorney If I’m Going Through Probate?
If a close loved one has passed away and you’re in charge of their estate, you may be learning about the probate process for the first time. While it may seem overwhelming, probate serves an important purpose and is very easy to navigate with the help of an experienced Oklahoma probate attorney. Looking for… Read More »
What Are the Benefits of a Special Needs Trust?
One of the benefits of planning your estate early is that you have time to review the full suite of options available to you. While standard revocable and irrevocable trusts may be an excellent option for most people, they aren’t always suitable. By working with an estate planning attorney, you can determine what planning… Read More »
Do I Need an Estate Plan If I Don’t Have Children?
There are a lot of misconceptions swirling around the field of estate planning. People think you don’t need an estate plan if you aren’t wealthy, if you are married and expect to pass everything to your spouse, or you’re comfortable with intestate succession in your state. This simply isn’t the case. Even if you… Read More »
Oklahoma Supreme Court and Loss of Use Argument
During COVID-19, many businesses had to shut down and stop operating. Or, at the very least, they may have had to change their business hours and operate at a very limited capacity. Businesses that were not providing an essential service – and ones that required gathering, like dine-in restaurants or concert halls – experienced… Read More »
