Shawn J. Roberts, PC

09/25/2026

Checklist of documents to secure upon someone's death in Oklahoma - Shawn J. Roberts

Checklist of documents to secure upon someone’s death in Oklahoma In the process taking care of things after the death of a friend or loved one in Oklahoma, there are certain documents which you, the person likely to help administer the estate, will need to have. Below is a list of some of the doc...

09/24/2026

Oklahoma Estate Planning FAQs: What You Actually Need to Know - Shawn J. Roberts

Oklahoma Estate Planning FAQs: What You Actually Need to KnowOklahoma Estate planning is one of those things people intend to get to—until they don’t. And when there’s no plan, the State of Oklahoma steps in and makes the decisions for you. These are the questions I hear most often, along with...

09/13/2026

Steps to take when someone dies in Oklahoma - Shawn J. Roberts

Steps to take when someone dies in Oklahoma The list below provides many of the steps you should consider taking after a friend or loved one dies in Oklahoma. This list is not intended to cover EVERY step but only many significant action items. For more specific guidance, you can hire me to help you...

09/08/2026

The Top 5 Estate Planning Mistakes I See in Oklahoma (and How to Avoid Them) - Shawn J. Roberts

The Top 5 Estate Planning Mistakes I See in Oklahoma (and How to Avoid Them) As an Oklahoma estate planning attorney, I meet families who thought they had everything “handled” — only to discover too late that something important was missing or done incorrectly. The good news is this: most esta...

09/08/2026

Do You Really Need an Oklahoma Power of Attorney? 3 Real-World Examples - Shawn J. Roberts

Do You Really Need an Oklahoma Power of Attorney? 3 Real-World Examples Many people assume that their spouse or children can automatically step in and handle their affairs if something happens to them. Unfortunately, that’s not how the law works. Without an Oklahoma power of attorney, your family ...

09/07/2026

Oklahoma estate planning: If I have a trust, do I still need a will?

How a living trust and a last will and testament work together in Oklahoma estate planning

08/27/2026

Don't miss the Oklahoma Transfer on Death Deed Deadline Filing Date - Shawn J. Roberts

Don’t miss the Oklahoma Transfer on Death Deed Deadline Filing Date I have written about the Oklahoma transfer-on-death deed is a probate-avoidance tool. The TOD Deed allows a person to set up their property to transfer to another person after the owner of the property dies. The person receiving t...

08/27/2026

What is an Oklahoma statement of judgment? - Shawn J. Roberts https://shawnjroberts.com/what-is-an-oklahoma-statement-of-judgment/

08/22/2026

What If… Your Spouse Dies and the House Isn’t Fully Yours? - Shawn J. Roberts https://buff.ly/rY3M2GK

What If… Your Spouse Dies and the House Isn’t Fully Yours? What if your spouse dies unexpectedly—and you assume the house automatically becomes yours? But there’s a complication. The home was titled solely in your spouse’s name. And your spouse has children from a prior relationship. Now w...

08/19/2026

Do you know the elements of an enforceable Oklahoma contract? - Shawn J. Roberts

Do you know the elements of an enforceable Oklahoma contract? It’s one thing to make an Oklahoma “contract” but it is an entirely different and more valuable thing to make an “enforceable Oklahoma contract.” So what are the elements of an enforceable Oklahoma contract? See below: The Defin...