Professional Legal Assistance For Estate Planning Can Make The Difference

It’s challenging enough to make a financial plan for your money in the immediate term. But have you considered what happens to your savings and assets when you pass away? You’d be wrong if you think your assets would automatically go to the right people on your death.

The team at Lile Legal Services, PLLC, offers legal assistance in developing estate plans in Tulsa. Our founding lawyer, Jason M. Lile, has more than 20 years of legal experience. He is devoted to helping every client understand what needs to be done to secure their finances and property when they die. Whether you need to prepare a will, trust, advance medical directive or powers of attorney, we can guide you through the process of creating and maintaining a plan.

Why Do You Need An Estate Plan?

Without an estate plan, your estate will go through the probate process. Oklahoma laws determine the division of your assets among your closest family members. However, the probate process can take years, preventing immediate distribution of your assets to your loved ones who might need it the most. In addition, the process might not divide your assets as you would have, which could cause issues for your family and lead to disputes.

What Is The Probate Process?

Probate is a legal process where a special court reviews a deceased person’s assets before determining who inherits what. Probate occurs whether or not the deceased person has a will.

If there’s a will, a person (typically a family member) can file the will with the probate court to start the process. Once the court rules that the will is valid, it can appoint the executor named in the document to act on behalf of the deceased in administering their assets.

If there’s no will, the probate court will assign an administrator to oversee the deceased’s estate. This might sound convenient, but probating an estate without a will is usually more expensive and time-consuming than one with a will. The proceedings of a probate court are also publicly recorded, which may be uncomfortable for the deceased’s family.

If you’re a spouse or close relative of a person who died without a will, you might need legal support. Attorney Lile can provide you guidance throughout this difficult process.

Legal Counsel You Can Trust

Attorney Lile and the rest of the team at Lile Legal Services, PLLC, offer quality legal services at a fair price. We may not be a large firm, but our small size means we can give extra attention to each client. We’ll treat your legal needs professionally, backed by our years of experience.

Don’t Wait Until Something Significant Happens To Create An Estate Plan

Whether it’s a divorce, an adoption, a catastrophic injury or an illness, all of these things can signal a need for an estate plan – or an update to an existing one. You shouldn’t wait until it’s too late to create one. Call Lile Legal Services, PLLC, at 918-932-3470 today or contact us through our online form for a free initial consultation.