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Cortes Law Firm We know that each individual and family is unique. And, to carefully listen to your worries and fears. We are proud to provide

That is why we take time, at the beginning of each relationship, to sit down and visit with you regarding your goals and dreams.

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We are proud to participate in Pack the Park Pink with the Oklahoma City Comets 🩷⚾️Pack the Park Pink is an annual promo...
08/31/2026

We are proud to participate in Pack the Park Pink with the Oklahoma City Comets 🩷⚾️

Pack the Park Pink is an annual promotion dedicated to raising awareness and showing support in the fight against breast cancer. Thank you to everyone who joined us.

We’re so grateful for the clients, friends, and referral partners who continue to trust and support our firm. It was suc...
08/31/2026

We’re so grateful for the clients, friends, and referral partners who continue to trust and support our firm. It was such a fun night getting to step away from the office, enjoy a great game, and spend time with so many of you! Oklahoma City Comets ⚾️🌭

Many Oklahoma families assume that having a signed will keeps their estate out of probate court. This is one of the most...
08/18/2026

Many Oklahoma families assume that having a signed will keeps their estate out of probate court. This is one of the most common misconceptions in estate planning, and it can have real consequences for the people you leave behind.
A will does not avoid probate. It tells the court who should receive your property and names an executor — but the court still must validate it before your executor has any legal authority to act. If you own assets titled in your name alone, probate is likely required, regardless of what your will says.
The good news is that with thoughtful planning, probate can often be avoided. Tools such as a revocable living trust, a transfer-on-death deed for Oklahoma real estate, and payable-on-death designations on bank accounts are designed to transfer assets outside of the court process.
Contact Cortes Law Firm to schedule a consultation and learn what approach makes sense for your family.
This information is general and is not legal advice.

Many Oklahoma families assume that having a will means their estate will pass to loved ones quickly and easily. In reali...
08/16/2026

Many Oklahoma families assume that having a will means their estate will pass to loved ones quickly and easily. In reality, a will must go through the probate court process in Oklahoma before any assets can be distributed.

Probate can take several months and may involve court hearings, published creditor notices, and legal costs. The will itself only instructs the court on how to distribute assets — it does not bypass the process.

Certain strategies, such as a revocable living trust with proper funding, transfer-on-death designations, and named beneficiaries, can reduce or avoid probate for many assets. Understanding the difference is one of the most important parts of creating a plan that actually works for your family.

Cortes Law Firm helps Oklahoma City families build estate plans designed to protect what matters most. Contact our office at 405-213-0856 to schedule a consultation.

This information is general and is not legal advice.

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5801 Broadway Extension Highway, Suite 110
Oklahoma City, OK
73118

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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