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Then extended family: If there are no parents or siblings, the estate might pass to grandparents, then to aunts, uncles and cousins. In our hypothetical cousin’s case, with no spouse, children, ...

Cortes Law Firm Oklahoma City has announced a new educational initiative to shed light on its estate planning and probate ...