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An adequate job of estate planning must include consideration of estate settlement costs. Failure to anticipate costs and to plan accordingly may prevent the deceased owner’s wishes from being carried out. The probate of an estate under Oklahoma law commences in the District Court of the county where the deceased died or in which the [...]

The choice of an executor is important, because the administration of the estate during probate is placed within his power. His familiarity with the nature of decedent’s family affairs, business, and investments together with his qualifications and experience should be considered. Normally, the courts permit the surviving spouse to be the administrator of the decedent [...]