This time of year is as exciting as it is stressful for families across the country. Many families have either already sent or will soon send their children off to college. For some families, this is the first time and, for others, it’s another year of saying goodbye as children become adults and live on […]
Read MoreWhy You Need to Be Wary of Wild Deeds
Consider this scenario: Your family member purchased a home. They lived in it. They raised a family in it. They spent most of their professional career in it – and then they moved out. They maintained ownership of the home while renting it out, occasionally leaving it vacant. In this scenario, when your family member […]
Read MoreThe Benefits of a Guardianship for Your Family
Many legal avenues to protecting your family have relatively defined guidelines. For instance, people are eligible for Medicare when they turn 65 or social security as early as 62. Guardianships, however, have no triggering age. Instead, it’s up to loved ones to understand the role guardianships play and to understand when it’s time for a […]
Read More5 Examples of Frivolous Mechanic’s Liens
A mechanic’s lien is a useful tool that, when filed properly, adds crucial protections to contractors and sub-contractors. The liens allow these groups to secure their work and avoid problems that arise when payments aren’t made as agreed to. In Oklahoma, if the contract is signed with the owner of the building/property then the lien […]
Read MoreHow Wills Can Legally Be Contested in Oklahoma
At Pence Law Firm, we help estates and their executors protect their hard work when a will is contested in probate court. The process of executing an estate can be stressful on its own, especially when you have had a close personal relationship with the person(s) behind the estate. We want you to be able […]
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