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2 Changes to Oklahoma’s Guardianship Law That Protect Potential Wards By Solid Serenity Legal Solutions You seek guardianship over an adult when the adult is unable to make decisions for, or physically care for, themself. Though many adults with cognitive or physical disabilities may need a guardian, we can agree that many of them have […]

4 Estate Planning Tips for Same Sex Partners By Solid Serenity Legal Solutions The U.S. Supreme Court guaranteed same sex couples the right to marry in 2015. Though same sex couples generally, married or unmarried, have similar estate planning needs to heterosexual couples, there are some unique needs to consider. Here are 4 estate planning […]

The Dangers of DIY Estate Planning by Solid Serenity Legal Solutions Oklahoma law allows you to create your own estate plan. In fact, there is a law that lines out exactly what you need for a valid, holographic Will. Oklahoma courts honor “holographic” Wills that are entirely signed, dated, and written in the maker’s handwriting. […]

4 Tips for Choosing the Manager of Your Estate By Solid Serenity Legal Solutions When you make your estate plan, you have to carefully consider who will manage your assets if you can’t do so yourself. If you are incapacitated, you need someone who can pay your bills and help with your physical care. When […]

4 Times Singles Need Estate Plans By: Solid Serenity Legal Solutions There are a lot of misconceptions about estate planning. People often believe they need to be rich, married, old, or have children before they need to plan. That’s simply not true. If you’re single, here are 4 times singles need estate plans. Yes, singles […]

3 Things Spouses Should Know About Their Household Finances By Solid Serenity Legal Solutions According to a 2020 UBS study of 2,700 people, 54% of Millennial women allowed their spouses to make family financial decisions. While playing to each other’s strengths in a relationship can be a good thing, both spouses should know important financial […]

5 Steps to Spring Clean Your Estate Planning Portfolio By Solid Serenity Legal Solutions I tell my clients often that estate planning documents are living documents. They are not just one and done. If you have a major life change such as marriage, divorce, death, or birth, you should review your documents. For best results, […]

2 Things We Can Learn About End-of-Life Planning from Prince Philip’s Death By Solid Serenity Legal Solutions When news of Prince Philip’s death on April 9, 2021 spread, the world mourned. His funeral is scheduled for April 17, 2021. Due to his public status, he was required to plan for his funeral and end-of-life. Studies […]

2 Ways to Revoke a Durable Power of Attorney By Solid Serenity Legal Solutions We often get questions regarding Durable Powers of Attorney and Guardianships. Sometimes people don’t know the difference. Often, people don’t know what they truly need. An adult can sign a Durable Power of Attorney to allow the adult to choose one […]

3 Tips to Maximize Your Legacy By Solid Serenity Legal Solutions Everyone needs an estate plan. When planning for your legacy, you have a lot of things to consider. From choosing who gets what to who manages your assets when you’re unable to, there are a lot of important decisions that go into your estate […]