Protect Your Assets, Your Family, and Your Wishes
Estate planning is the process of anticipating and arranging for the management and distribution of your assets during your life, in the event of incapacity, and after death. The goal is to ensure your wishes are honored, your family is protected, and your estate’s value is maximized while minimizing taxes and legal complications.
At the
Law Offices of Mark S. Cooper, we provide comprehensive estate planning services to help clients in Norman and Cleveland County safeguard their legacy and plan for the future.
Why Estate Planning Matters
Estate planning is more than just creating a will. It is a strategy to:
- Ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes.
- Minimize gift, estate, generation-skipping transfer, and other taxes.
- Plan for incapacity through powers of attorney and guardianships.
- Reduce uncertainties in probate administration.
- Protect your loved ones financially and emotionally.
Estate planning can be as simple or complex as your goals require, and it evolves with your life circumstances.
Common Estate Planning Tools
We guide clients in creating customized plans using the following tools:
1. Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
- Revocable trusts: Can be altered or revoked during your lifetime, providing flexibility while avoiding probate.
- Irrevocable trusts: Offer stronger protection from creditors and tax advantages, though they cannot be easily changed.
2. Wills
- Specify how assets are distributed after your death.
- Appoint guardians for minor children.
- Establish your executor and outline wishes clearly to avoid disputes.
3. Transfer on Death (TOD) Deeds
- Allow real estate to pass directly to beneficiaries without going through probate.
- Maintain control of property during your lifetime.
4. Durable Powers of Attorney
- Appoint someone to manage financial, legal, or business affairs if you become incapacitated.
5. Guardianships
- Ensure the proper care of minor children or incapacitated adults.
- Establish legal authority for decision-making if necessary.
6. Advanced Directives
- Specify healthcare and end-of-life wishes.
- Ensure your preferences are respected by family and medical providers.
Why Choose Mark S. Cooper for Estate Planning
- Personalized approach: Plans are tailored to your unique family and financial circumstances.
- Comprehensive guidance: From trusts and wills to powers of attorney and advanced directives.
- Experience and knowledge: We navigate Oklahoma law and federal tax considerations to optimize your estate.
- Compassionate support: Estate planning can be sensitive; we provide guidance with care and respect.
- Future-proof planning: Our plans are designed to adapt to life changes, minimizing future disputes.
Serving Clients in Norman & Cleveland County
We assist families, individuals, and business owners in:
- Norman
- Moore
- Noble
- Purcell
- Oklahoma City
- Greater Cleveland County
Contact an Estate Planning Attorney in Norman, OK
Secure your family’s future and protect your legacy today. With Mark S. Cooper, you can plan confidently knowing your wishes will be honored.
Call today: (405) 292-7600
2224 36th Ave NW, Suite 110, Norman, OK 73072
Free consultation — no obligation estate planning guidance.