Probate is an often misunderstood topic, but simply stated, it is the court process of overseeing the distribution of assets and payment of debts after someone dies. Probate is required when the deceased person owned assets solely in their name. When there is a Last...
If you are one of the many people who have a resolution for 2020 to finally get that estate planning started (or finished) – congratulations! Committing to that decision is a great first step. Deciding how and who you are going to use to complete...
You may have seen a recent article/post about the “50 Best Cities for Starting a Business in 2020.” Tulsa and Oklahoma City both made this list! Tulsa was identified as #1 for Wage Growth and #19 for Rate of Entrepreneurship. Oklahoma City was ranked #...
Small Business Saturday is for Everyone If you have heard of Small Business Saturday, you might perceive it as something for only businesses who sell products or have a storefront, or just about holiday shopping, or just for businesses who accept certain credit cards. For me...
When you are starting a business, it is overwhelming at the beginning. You are creating a business plan and budget (hopefully), deciding on a business structure for legal and tax purposes, having business governing documents drafted, opening a business bank account, getting quotes on insurance,...
It may be close to Valentine’s Day, but in this case I am talking about business breakups. I have seen an increase in the number of people coming to me where they have a business with one or more other individuals, and want to either...
A belated Happy New Year! It was a busy 2018 for J. Miller Law Firm and we’re off to a great start for 2019. I wanted to take a moment and highlight some updates and changes that occurred throughout the year and my 2019 goals...
Any time is a great time to address your estate planning needs, but the week of October 14th is also National Estate Planning Week! Clients often ask me which is “better” a Will, or a Trust, and my answer is “it depends.” When I work with...
Mediation When it comes to caring for an aging family member, it is not uncommon for disagreements to occur. This is especially true if the family member has no written plans that specify their wishes for their care, end-of-life decisions or property. Read my latest publication...
10 Tips for Avoiding Family Disputes in Estate Planning A belated Happy New Year! I recently did a presentation on avoiding family disputes in estate planning and thought I would share an overview with some of the tips I discussed. Tip #1: Start with the Planning Process. ...