Business Details
30 Years
experience
Expert Estate Planning & Probate Services in Tulsa
L. Michele Nelson, P.C. is a Tulsa-based law firm specializing in estate planning, probate, and elder law. With over 20 years of experience since 1996, the firm provides personalized legal solutions tailored to each family's unique needs. Our practice focuses on asset protection, wills, trusts, guardianships, and Medicaid planning, emphasizing creative strategies to ensure client security. We combine deep expertise in tax law through our LL.M. certification with compassionate guidance during critical life transitions. The firm actively participates in bar associations and legislative developments to stay at the forefront of estate planning advancements. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in court appointments as fiduciaries and leadership roles within legal professional organizations.We offer flexible consultations and accept credit card payments for client convenience. Our proven track record includes assisting blended families, special needs dependents, and multimillion-dollar business owners with complex succession planning. Through continuous client education and proactive legal updates, we ensure estate plans remain effective as family dynamics evolve. Our comprehensive approach extends to probate administration, trust management, and elder care advocacy, providing holistic support for clients' legal needs.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Trust Creation
Guardianship Establishment
Medicaid Planning
Wills Drafting
Elder Law Advocacy
Business Succession Planning
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of specialized experience in estate planning and probate law
- Our attorneys hold advanced tax law certification (LL.M.) for complex planning
- We provide personalized solutions tailored to unique family dynamics
- Our firm maintains active leadership roles in estate planning legal associations
- We combine court-tested fiduciary experience with proactive legislative knowledge
Services
Estate Planning
Comprehensive estate planning creates legally sound frameworks for asset distribution and family protection. Our customized plans address wills, trusts, healthcare directives, and business succession. With specialized tax expertise, we minimize estate taxes while ensuring compliance with Oklahoma laws. Services include guardianship planning for dependents and Medicaid strategies for elder care.
Probate Administration
Professional probate administration guides families through estate settlement processes. We handle will validation, asset inventory, debt settlement, and tax filings. Our experience streamlines complex distributions for multimillion-dollar estates while managing trust funding and beneficiary communications. Court representation ensures legal compliance during emotionally challenging times.
Guardianship Establishment
Specialized guardianship services protect vulnerable adults and children through court-approved frameworks. We establish legal authority for healthcare and financial decisions while preserving individual rights. Our approach balances legal requirements with compassionate support for families managing incapacity or special needs situations.
Medicaid Planning
Strategic Medicaid planning protects assets while securing long-term care eligibility. We develop legally compliant strategies for nursing home qualification and spousal support preservation. Our plans coordinate with overall estate goals to maintain government benefit eligibility without compromising family financial security.
Business Succession Planning
Business succession planning ensures seamless ownership transitions for family enterprises. We develop tax-efficient strategies for leadership transfer while protecting operational continuity. Our services include buy-sell agreements, executive succession frameworks, and wealth preservation techniques tailored to Oklahoma business environments.
People
L Michele Nelson PC
Attorney at Law
Estate planning attorney with 25+ years of experience, LL.M. in Taxation, former chair of Oklahoma Bar Association's Estate Planning Section, and recognized expert in probate and elder law matters.
Questions
What estate planning services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive estate planning including wills, trusts, healthcare directives, business succession plans, and guardianship arrangements tailored to Oklahoma residents' needs.
How do you handle probate cases?
Our firm manages full probate administration, including asset inventory, debt settlement, tax filings, and court representation to ensure efficient estate distribution according to legal requirements.
Do you assist with elder law matters?
Yes, we specialize in Medicaid planning, long-term care strategies, and guardianship establishment to protect elderly clients' assets and healthcare interests.
What makes your firm different?
Our unique combination of tax law expertise, court-appointed fiduciary experience, and personalized approach distinguishes us in handling complex estate matters.
Are consultations available outside office hours?
We offer flexible appointment scheduling including after-hours consultations to accommodate clients' specific needs and circumstances.
