In Oklahoma, there are two types of guardianships: the guardianship of a minor child, and the guardianship of an adult. A guardianship of a child exists when the parents are deceased or unfit. A guardianship of an adult exists when the adult is incapacitated. To find out more about what a guardianship is, click ,,here. All guardianships are, by law, temporary. To terminate a guardianship in Oklahoma (if you are an adult under guardianship,…

Click here to read in English Si usted no es ciudadano y desea presentar una demanda, puede que se pregunte: ¿Puede una persona que no es ciudadana presentar una demanda en Oklahoma? La respuesta es un SÍ rotundo. El artículo 2017 de las normas de procedimiento civil de Oklahoma dice que: «Salvo disposición legal en contrario, cualquier persona, corporación, sociedad o asociación sin personalidad jurídica tendrá la capacidad para demandar o ser demandada en este…

Haga clic aquí para leer en español. If you are not a US citizen, and you want to file a lawsuit, you may wonder: Can a non-US citizen file a lawsuit in Oklahoma? The answer is a resounding, YES. The Oklahoma Rules of Civil Procedure govern lawsuits in Oklahoma state courts. ,,Section 2017 of these Rules, says,  “Except as otherwise provided by law, any person, corporation, partnership, or unincorporated association shall have capacity to sue…

You may revoke a transfer on death deed at any time. You may also change the beneficiary on a transfer on death deed at any time.  This is the second post in a two-part series on transfer on death deeds. In ,,last week’s post, I explained what a transfer on death deed was and how to create one. In this post, I will show how you can revoke a transfer on death deed. All…

In Oklahoma, a transfer on death deed, is a way you can transfer land upon your death, without going through probate. You can use a transfer on death deed to transfer any type of land interest, including surface, minerals, structures and fixtures. If you have executed a transfer on death deed, then, when you die, the grantee needs only to file a survivor’s affidavit, along with your death certificate, in the county clerk’s office. The…

You must carry vehicle liability insurance to drive or own a car in Oklahoma. Penalties for driving without insurance in Oklahoma include loss of your driver’s license, fines, jail time, towing of your vehicle, and seizure of your license plate. Liability Insurance Requirements Every person who owns a motor vehicle registered in Oklahoma, and every person who operates a motor vehicle registered in Oklahoma, must maintain a vehicle liability insurance policy. Your insurance policy must…