How We Can Help
Everyone deserves a thoughtful estate plan. We create customized wills, trusts, and advance directives that protect your family, your assets, and your wishes under Oklahoma law.
What Is Estate Planning?
Estate planning is the process of arranging for the management and distribution of your assets during your lifetime and after death. More than just “who gets what,” a comprehensive estate plan:
- Ensures your healthcare wishes are honored if you can’t speak for yourself
- Names guardians for your minor children
- Protects assets from creditors and unnecessary taxes
- Avoids lengthy, expensive probate proceedings
- Prevents family conflict by making your intentions clear
Our Estate Planning Services
Every estate plan is unique because every family is unique. We take time to understand your goals, family dynamics, and financial situation before recommending any documents or strategies.
We regularly help families in Oklahoma City, Moore, Norman, Edmond, Yukon, and surrounding communities create estate plans that account for Oklahoma probate rules, real property, business interests, and multigenerational goals.
Last Will & Testament
A will is the foundation of most estate plans. Without a valid will, Oklahoma law determines how your assets are distributed.
- Designate who receives your property
- Name guardians for minor children
- Appoint a personal representative
- Make specific gifts of valued items
Revocable Living Trusts
A living trust provides flexibility and privacy that wills cannot offer, saving your family time and money.
- Avoid probate entirely
- Remain private (wills become public)
- Manage assets if incapacitated
- Protection for beneficiaries
Powers of Attorney
Designate someone you trust to manage your financial affairs if you become unable to do so.
- Bills paid and accounts managed
- Investments protected
- Tax returns filed
- Real estate transactions proceed
Healthcare Directives
Ensure your medical wishes are known and followed with advance healthcare directives.
- Designate healthcare decision-maker
- End-of-life care guidance
- Organ donation preferences
- Clarity for family and physicians
Why Choose Goodnight Law for Estate Planning?
Personal Attention
Work directly with Kelli—not a paralegal or assistant
Home Visits Available
We can meet at your home to help inventory assets
Plain Language
Legal concepts explained so you understand every decision
Flat-Fee Pricing
Know your costs upfront with no surprises
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Schedule a consultation to discuss your estate planning needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about estate planning in Oklahoma
Do I really need an estate plan?
Yes. Without an estate plan, Oklahoma’s intestacy laws determine who receives your assets—which may not reflect your wishes. If you have minor children, an estate plan is essential to designate guardians.
Even modest estates benefit from proper planning to avoid probate complications and ensure your healthcare wishes are documented.
What’s the difference between a will and a trust?
A will goes through probate court after your death and becomes a public record. A trust avoids probate entirely, provides privacy, and allows for management of assets if you become incapacitated during your lifetime.
Trusts are more complex to set up but offer significant advantages for many families. Many people benefit from having both documents.
How often should I update my estate plan?
Review your plan every 3-5 years or after major life events: marriage, divorce, birth of children or grandchildren, death of a beneficiary or executor, significant changes in assets, or moves to another state.
What does estate planning cost in Oklahoma?
We offer transparent, flat-fee pricing for most estate planning services. A basic will package starts around $500-800, while comprehensive plans with trusts range from $1,500-3,500 depending on complexity.
During your consultation, we’ll discuss which documents you need and provide clear pricing before any work begins.
What happens if I die without a will in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma’s intestacy laws will determine asset distribution. Generally, your spouse and children split your estate, but the exact split depends on whether you have children from prior relationships. Unmarried partners receive nothing.
The court appoints an administrator rather than someone you’ve chosen, and the process typically takes longer than probated estates with wills.
Serving Clients Across Central Oklahoma
Goodnight Law helps families, personal representatives, property owners, and small businesses throughout the Oklahoma City metro.