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Tribute to Reece B. Morrel
After practicing law for 50 years, Reece Morrel, my father, retired in 2016. This page is a tribute to his amazing and often exciting legal career. He still enjoys hearing about how “things are going at the office.”
Law Insight – Celebrities That Died Without a Will
What do Prince and Aretha Franklin both have in common? They died without a will. If you think it is hard to read your mind while you are alive, just imagine how hard it will be to read your mind when you are dead. This means it could take the Probate Court a long time to figure things out.
Law Insight – Can You Disinherit Somebody in Your Will?
Can you disinherit somebody in your will? It is possible. But just remember it is a lot like dancing with a porcupine - you have to be very careful.
Law Insight – Who Is Responsible for the Probate of an Estate?
Who is responsible for the probate of an estate? Usually this is an easy question if a person dies with a will because most wills specifically nominate a person or persons that the willmaker prefers to administer their property.
Law Insight – What is a Codicil?
What is a codicil? A codicil is merely an amendment to your last will and testament.
Law Insight – HIPAA Authorizations
HIPAA Authorizations are one of the newer but increasingly important additions to the Elder Law package of documents.
32 Years Ago Today the Dedicated Word Processing Machines Were Replaced with Personal Computers
On April 2, 1987, IBM announced its new line of personal computers - the PS/2. After much discussion and an after-hours excursion to ComputerLand, my father's law firm bought the very first IBM PS/2 Model 80 that arrived within the city limits of Tulsa, Oklahoma. This single move allowed his [...]
Law Insight – What Rights Does the Beneficiary of a Trust Have?
What rights does the beneficiary of a trust have? The quick answer is it depends. The beneficiary has as many or as few rights as the trust maker provides for in the trust document. Therefore, to properly answer this question, a thorough review of the governing trust document is necessary. [...]
Press Release – Reece Morrel, Jr. Named 2019 Top 3 Tax Attorney in Tulsa, Oklahoma by Three Best Rated®
TULSA, OKLAHOMA (PRWEB) MARCH 14, 2019 Reece Morrel, Jr. has been named 2019 Top 3 Tax Attorney in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Three Best Rated® website. His office, Morrel Law PLLC, is located at 6846 S Canton Ave Ste 200, Tulsa, OK 74136-3400. Reece Morrel, Jr. has engaged in private practice [...]
Press Release – Reece Morrel, Jr. Named 2019 Top 3 Estate Planning Lawyer in Tulsa, Oklahoma by Three Best Rated®
TULSA, OKLAHOMA (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2019 Reece Morrel, Jr. has been named 2019 Top 3 Estate Planning Lawyer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Three Best Rated® website. His office, Morrel Law PLLC, is located at 6846 S Canton Ave Ste 200, Tulsa, OK 74136-3400. Reece Morrel, Jr. has engaged in private [...]