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Trust Attorney in Tulsa, OK
Living Trusts, Estate Protection & Probate Avoidance for Oklahoma Families
Living Trusts
What Does a Trust Attorney Do?
A trust attorney drafts and structures legal trust agreements tailored to your family’s situation. At McCann Law, Mike guides you through every decision — what assets to transfer, who your trustee will be, who benefits, and how distributions happen.
What Is a Living Trust?
Think of a living trust as a legal container that holds title to your property. You transfer assets into the trust, name a trustee, and designate beneficiaries. In most living trusts, you serve as trustee and beneficiary during your lifetime — you stay in complete control.
When you pass away or become incapacitated, a successor trustee takes over seamlessly — no probate court, no public record, no delay.
A Real Story
Mike once worked with the executor of a $20 million estate. Because the plan relied on a will rather than a trust, the entire estate had to be probated in open court — making the family’s complete finances a matter of public record, viewable online by anyone. A living trust would have kept it private and saved the family months of stress.
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Trust vs. Will — What’s the Difference?
Your Options
Types of Trusts Available in Oklahoma
Every family’s situation is different. McCann Law can evaluate and draft these trust types:
Revocable Living Trust
The most common. You retain full control during your lifetime. Avoids probate and keeps your affairs private.
A-B Trust
For married couples seeking to minimize estate taxes. Sometimes called a bypass trust.
Special Needs Trust
Protects a disabled beneficiary’s government benefits while still providing financial support.
Qualified Income Trust
Helps reduce income to qualify for Medicaid coverage for long-term care.
Life Insurance Trust
Holds life insurance policies outside the taxable estate, maximizing what goes to your family.
Educational Trust
Restricts trust funds specifically for education expenses — grantor names trustee and beneficiaries.
Does a Living Trust Replace a Will?
No — and this is a common misconception. A living trust dramatically simplifies your will, but most trust-based plans include a “pour-over will” as a safety net. Both work together.
Find Out If a Trust Is Right for Your Family
Call McCann Law in Tulsa for a free, no-pressure consultation.