How can I avoid probate in Oklahoma?
Question: How can I avoid probate? Answer: Probate is the legal process of a court overseeing the distribution of a person’s estate. Probate allows the decedent’s property to legally transfer to their...
View ArticleHow do I nominate a guardian to care for my children in the event I die?
Question: How do I nominate a guardian to care for my children in the event I die? Answer: Oklahoma law provides that custody or guardianship of a child may be awarded to a parent, a grandparent, a...
View ArticleCan I terminate an employee for having wages garnished?
We recently had to look into whether or not an employer may terminate an employee for having his or her wages garnished by a judgment creditor. The general rule in Oklahoma is that it is pretty easy to...
View ArticleWe sue City of Claremore twice for violation of Open Records Act and City...
The law firm of Ward Lee & Coats has had to sue the City of Claremore two times in three years for violating the Oklahoma Open Records Act. The first time, in 2011, was for refusing to turn over...
View ArticleWard Lee & Coats v. City of Claremore – Round 2
Note: This is part #2 of a muti-part blog post series on the four Ward Lee & Coats cases that were discussed in the recent District Attorney debate for Rogers, Craig, and Mayes counties. One of the...
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Lying Oklahoma Cop Gets Special Treatment
Former Miami Oklahoma police officer Teresa Lashmet gets special treatment when caught lying multiple times under oath. In 2013 our office represented a gentleman in Miami Oklahoma who was stopped by...
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Retired Judge Gary Maxey Joins Ward Lee & Coats
Retired Craig County Judge Gary Maxey joins the Law Firm of Ward Lee & Coats After serving as a Judge for 21 years, Gary Maxey retired on December 31, 2014. The law firm of Ward Lee & Coats is...
View ArticleWhat is the difference between a Will and a Trust?
What is the difference between a Will and a Trust? This is a question we are asked frequently. Generally in a Will, you name who you want to be in charge of paying your bills and distributing your...
View ArticleAre handwritten wills allowed under Oklahoma law?
Are handwritten wills allowed under Oklahoma law? Many people are surprised to hear that handwritten wills are actually authorized by Oklahoma law. While we do not recommend this as your final or...
View ArticleTransfer on Death Forms for Vehicles
Transfer on Death Forms for Vehicles are Allowed in Oklahoma Beginning November 1, 2016, Oklahoma now allows the use of a transfer on death form for vehicles, also called a “Transfer on Death Notice...
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