Business Details
Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys in Norman, OK
Unity Legal Services is a dedicated law firm specializing in Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship, and Mineral Interests. Founded on the principles of personalized service and community engagement, we prioritize understanding each client's unique needs to create tailored legal solutions. Our practice is built on extensive experience in estate planning, with a focus on reducing administrative burdens and ensuring asset protection.We emphasize transparency, ethical practices, and client education through free community workshops and informative resources. Our team combines legal expertise with a commitment to local initiatives, offering thoughtful guidance on complex legal matters while fostering trust and long-term relationships with clients.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Services
Guardianship Administration
Mineral Interests
Free Legal Workshops
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized estate planning solutions tailored to your unique needs.
- Our practice focuses exclusively on estate planning, probate, and related legal matters.
- We provide free educational workshops to help families understand legal processes.
- Our attorney has extensive local experience and deep community connections.
- We prioritize transparent communication and ethical, client-centered representation.
What people say
Exceptional educational classes
Personalized legal solutions
Compassionate client support
Community-focused attorney
Clear probate guidance
Services
Estate Planning
Estate Planning involves creating legal documents like wills, trusts, and powers of attorney to manage your assets and healthcare decisions. Our services ensure your wishes are honored, reduce probate costs, and protect minor children through guardianship provisions. We offer tailored solutions including revocable living trusts to streamline asset distribution.
Probate Services
Probate services guide executors through court-supervised asset distribution, debt settlement, and dispute resolution. We help clients navigate Oklahoma's probate process for estates with or without wills, emphasizing efficiency and compliance. Our expertise includes small estate affidavits and transferring real property while minimizing delays.
Guardianship Administration
Guardianship services establish court-appointed caregivers for minors or incapacitated adults. We assist families in creating guardianship plans, modifying existing arrangements, and addressing emergency needs. Our practice covers full and limited guardianships, ensuring legal authority aligns with the ward's best interests and changing circumstances.
Mineral Interests
Mineral interest services help clients manage Oklahoma's cyclical oil and gas assets. We locate forgotten mineral rights, resolve title transfers through probate, and recover suspended funds. Our expertise includes updating land records, negotiating leases, and advising on estate planning integration to preserve these valuable resources for future generations.
Free Legal Workshops
Free educational workshops provide accessible estate planning knowledge to Norman residents. Topics cover wills versus trusts, probate avoidance, guardianship nominations, and power of attorney documents. These sessions include practical examples and Q&A opportunities, emphasizing proactive planning without sales pressure or financial barriers.
People
Mona Guziar
Attorney
Mona Guziar specializes in estate planning, probate, and guardianship law. Graduating from the University of Oklahoma in 2017, she received academic honors and the Outstanding 1-L Pro Bono Award. Active in community organizations like Big Brother Big Sister and Fostering Futures, Mona combines legal expertise with personalized client care.
Questions
What documents are included in a basic estate plan?
A basic estate plan typically includes a last will and testament, durable powers of attorney for healthcare and finances, and an advance healthcare directive. We may also recommend a revocable living trust depending on your specific needs.
How does probate work in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma probate involves court-supervised asset distribution, debt settlement, and title transfers. The process duration and complexity depend on estate size and whether a valid will exists. We help clients navigate both formal and simplified probate procedures.
Can I create a guardianship plan for my children?
Yes, we help parents establish guardianship provisions in wills and trusts. This legally binding plan ensures your chosen guardian assumes responsibility for minor children, avoiding potential family disputes during difficult times.
How do I locate forgotten mineral rights?
We assist in identifying lost Oklahoma mineral interests through title searches, probate proceedings, and land record updates. Our services include recovering suspended funds and ensuring proper ownership documentation for oil and gas rights.
Are your educational workshops truly free?
Yes, our estate planning workshops are completely free with no obligation. We provide these community resources to promote proactive planning, offering morning and evening sessions to accommodate different schedules.
