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A local attorney can help you navigate the estate planning process and advise you on any matters that may arise. While it is possible to put together an estate plan online, every situation is unique. One size does not fit all people. It can be uncomfortable trying to walk through all the questions without someone […]
The final disposition instructions are your written burial wishes. This document allows a person to choose how they wish to have their remains handled. In preparation of their deaths, my parents purchased burial plots, and my father paid for the cremation of his body. Not many people are comfortable discussing these topics, but it is […]
Health Information Portability and Accountability Act HIPAA is the acronym for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act that came into existence at the end 2000. Have you ever wondered what does HIPAA stand for and why should you care? Well I have! What Does The HIPAA Privacy Rule Cover? The HIPAA Privacy Rule establishes national […]
Organ donation is also referred to as Anatomical gifts. An organ donor is a person who has chosen to make an anatomical gift of all, a part, or parts of their body. Organ donation can be made for the purposes of transplantation, therapy, or the advancement of medical science and/or research and education. When the […]
Published July 24, 2025 By McCann Law | Estate Planning What Is an Advance Directive? In Oklahoma, Advance Directives are governed by the Oklahoma Advance Directive Act (63 O.S. § 3101.1). Unlike a Health Care Power of Attorney, an Advance Directive is strictly limited to end-of-life decisions. It allows you to: Express your preferences for […]
The do not resuscitate (DNR) consent form is a standalone document that authorizes health care providers to restrict the use of CPR. In Oklahoma, there is a statutory form for this, so only limited changes can be made to the document. It is a formal request for limited health care if your heart stops beating […]
A Word About Granting A Power Of Attorney A power of attorney (“POA”) allows someone else to handle your legal, financial, or medical matters. General powers of attorney cover a wide range of transactions, while limited powers of attorney cover only specific situations, such as authorizing a car dealer to register your new vehicle for […]
Distribution of the estate is just that, distributing the assets of the decedent. Prior to the distribution of an estate, if the deceased person dies with a will or intestate, the opening of the probate must be advertised so that creditors to the estate have a chance to respond. One of the things that a […]
I recently had the opportunity to work with a landowner regarding a land related issue. The owner happened to be the executor of an estate. As it turns out the estate was valued at about twenty million dollars. You may wonder how I know the estate’ value? Because his estate planning tool was a will, […]
Dying Intestate To die intestate means to die without a valid will. The Oklahoma law of Intestate Succession is addressed in 84 Okla. Stat. § 213. Intestate succession is receiving the property of one who dies without disposing of their property before they die. And there are a lot of quirky rules with the succession […]
Simply put, succession is the natural transition of property. Business succession is the process of choosing someone to take over your business, and developing a plan to make it work. Several questions come to mind when thinking through business succession. While lots of business owners overlook business succession planning until the last moment, it is […]
Several years ago, a friend of mine was on his way to go deer hunting with a friend over Thanksgiving weekend when they were involved in a head on collision. He ended up in the hospital for a month with a broken pelvis and multiple fractures in both legs. Fortunately, over time he recovered. His […]
Published August 13, 2025By McCann Law | Estate Planning Death Changes Everything Before COVID changed the world, a close childhood friend of mine died suddenly. We hadn’t seen each other in years, but his passing hit me hard. As I sat at his funeral, I couldn’t help but wonder: Had he prepared? Did he have […]