In my last post, I discussed the difference between a guardianship and a power of attorney. Here, I will explain the difference between guardianship and custody. This explanation is simplified and may not apply in all cases.
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The Difference Between Guardianship and Power of Attorney
By Kyle Persaud
You’ve probably heard the terms “guardianship” and “power of attorney” tossed around frequently. You may wonder: What is the difference between guardianship and power of attorney?
Briefly stated, a guardianship is a case where one person goes to court and…
New Oklahoma Laws 2022
By Kyle Persaud
Each year for the past two years, I’ve posted a list of some of the most important laws that the Oklahoma Legislature has passed. This year, the Legislature passed over four hundred new laws. Many of the new laws go…
Think Very Carefully Before Filing a Lawsuit
By Kyle Persaud
Many clients come to me and ask whether they should file a lawsuit. While many of them may have valid legal claims, they often don’t realize the spiritual and emotional toll that a lawsuit will cause them. Even if you…
How to Fight Your Foreclosure in Court
By Kyle Persaud
You’ve just received papers saying that a creditor wants to foreclose on your property. You wonder: Do I have rights? Can I fight this?
The answer to both questions is: Yes! In this post, I’ll give a brief overview of…
Estate Plan Check-Up: Is Your Estate Up to Date?
By Kyle Persaud
Many clients have asked me: Do I need to update my estate plan?
In this post, I’ll provide guidelines to decide whether your estate plan is up to date, or whether you need to update your plan. These recommendations, though,…
What's the difference between guardianship and conservatorship?
By Kyle Persaud
The Lawyer World recently published my article, “Guardianship vs. Conservatorship: What’s the Difference?”
With the recent conservatorship of Britney Spears, guardianships and conservatorships have been a hot topic. To find out more about guardianships and conservatorships, read my
What Type of Documents Does My Lawyer Need from Me When Filing for Divorce?
By Kyle Persaud
Many of my divorce clients, when they schedule an appointment, ask me: What documents do I need to bring?
There’s no simple answer to this question. Because each divorce varies, the documents you need will also vary, depending on the…
Can an Employer Sue an Employee for Breach of Contract?
By Kyle Persaud
The short answer is Yes.
To sue for breach of contract, the employer must show:
1. That there was a contract between the employer and the employee
2. That the employee breached the contract.
To see whether there was a…
What’s the Difference between a Do-Not-Resuscitate Order and an Advance Directive?
By Kyle Persaud
Recently, a client asked me, “What’s the difference between a do-not-resuscitate order and an advance directive?” Since many people (including some medical professionals) are confused about this, I thought I’d devote a blog post to the topic.
Stated simply:
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