Lawyers aren't always good teachers. They either assume people know what they're talking about or take pride in the fact that they don't. People don't often associate seeing a lawyer with warmth, generosity, welcome, and empathy. But we believe those things are important parts of our Estate planning process.
Laurel and Riley Carbone Kern founded Tallgrass Estate Planning, LLP in 2016 in their home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Their goal was to create a different kind of law firm - one that reaches out to people who are routinely overlooked by traditional law firms or people who are hesitant to work with traditional firms.
Laurel and Riley Carbone Kern founded Tallgrass Estate Planning, LLP in 2016 in their home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Their goal was to create a different kind of law firm - one that reaches out to people who are routinely overlooked by traditional law firms or people who are hesitant to work with traditional firms.
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Laurel and Riley Carbone Kern founded Tallgrass Estate Planning, LLP in 2016 in their home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Their goal was to create a different kind of law firm - one that reaches out to people who are routinely overlooked by traditional law firms or people who are hesitant to work with traditional firms.
A revocable living trust is a tool to avoid probate, guardianship, and even protect assets for spouses and children after you're gone. In many ways, a revocable living trust is the best estate planning tool available.
If you wish to avoid court-controlled process, like guardianship and probate, during a crisis, and you wish to ensure your assets are protected from your beneficiaries' financial bad luck or bad choices, then there is no better tool than a revocable living trust.
If you wish to avoid court-controlled process, like guardianship and probate, during a crisis, and you wish to ensure your assets are protected from your beneficiaries' financial bad luck or bad choices, then there is no better tool than a revocable living trust.
Loved ones with special needs require special planning. If you have a spouse, child, grandchild, or other intended beneficiary with a physical, mental, or developmental disability, then you need to take steps to ensure they do not lose their benefits after you're done. It is not uncommon for people to lose their SSI, Medicaid, or other benefits when inheriting life insurance, real estate, or any number of other assets.
When someone dies still owning property that is not subject to a will or beneficiary designation, there is important work to be done. It is in the interest of the State of Oklahoma and your family to determine who is entitled to own your assets following your death. If you die with a will, the process to determine how your assets are transferred is called Probate.
Perhaps the most common estate planning tool is a Last Will & Testament. While a will does not do everything people assume it does, it is still useful in many circumstances. Younger clients with few resources and limited means can benefit from a will. Under Oklahoma law, and many other states, a will requires a probate, but it is still usually better than dying "intestate" (without a plan).
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Nicolle Moore
Oct 22, 2021
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Cattleya Martinez
Oct 04, 2021
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If I can give them more stars I would very wonderful people very loving and caring for their clients definitely I recommend them to LGBTQ Community and others safe clean definitely not judge mental give them a try you won’t be disappointed I was nervous at first to go to court for a name change but it went very smoothly thank you tall grass estates ur the best
S. McDermott
Oct 03, 2021
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My fiancé and were looking for a good lawyer to get us start off on the right foot going into our marriage. I was not looking forward to the process of meeting with a lawyer and getting lost in all the legalese. Working with Tallgrass completely changed my outlook. Riley made everything so easy to understand, made sure we were never in the dark on anything and was such a joy to work with! We do plan on using Tallgrass for our future estate planning needs. Riley, Laurel and their staff are all knowledgeable, responsive and amazing to work with. I would highly recommend Tallgrass Estate Planning
Jeff Scott
Mar 15, 2021
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Highly recommend Laurel and Riley for your estate planning and guardianship needs.
Friendly, knowledgeable and consummate professionals. All our questions were answered clearly and concisely, and Laurel did a great job of setting expectations for the process, as well as outcomes and long term specifics.
Friendly, knowledgeable and consummate professionals. All our questions were answered clearly and concisely, and Laurel did a great job of setting expectations for the process, as well as outcomes and long term specifics.
Mc
Dec 12, 2020
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Laurel & Riley were instrumental in handling all of our family estate affairs; from educating us about Oklahoma laws, to planning, sound decision-making and executing legal documents and forming a trust on our behalf.
Accuracy, detail and knowledge are critical to ensuring family estate matters are handled properly. Tallgrass fully exhibits all of these characteristics, but moreover, their integrity and commitment to us is what set them apart.
Having lived in several large cities, and a more involved financial/family asset picture, we fully recommend Tallgrass in every capacity.
Accuracy, detail and knowledge are critical to ensuring family estate matters are handled properly. Tallgrass fully exhibits all of these characteristics, but moreover, their integrity and commitment to us is what set them apart.
Having lived in several large cities, and a more involved financial/family asset picture, we fully recommend Tallgrass in every capacity.
Barnabas John
Oct 28, 2020
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Tallgrass estate planning was a great and easy way to set up all our estate planning. They had everything ready to go for us in a timely manner. They walked us through each effect of our decision and we left feeling completely confident that our loved ones will be taken care of if need be. Riley and laurel are great fantastic people who do amazing work and are well educated in the needs of non traditional families. I highly recommend them and you will be in great confident compassionate hands with them.
Gregory Sippy
Oct 16, 2020
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Tallgrass Estate Planning, LLP provided us with exceptional legal services in establishing our Trust. We found them to be extremely knowledgeable, professional, thorough, and very personable to work with. The entire team worked diligently to help facilitate all the administrative changes required to establish the Trust and in producing the required documents. We highly recommend Riley, Laurel, and their dedicated staff.
Dennis
Sep 19, 2020
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We can’t say enough positive things about Tallgrass Estate Planning! We searched the Tulsa area for someone who would truly listen for what we needed to accomplish. Riley took the time to insure all the specifics were handled in an efficient manner and covered the final product so we had a complete understanding going forward.
Highly recommend!!!!
Highly recommend!!!!
Joe Cappa
Jul 14, 2020
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We were first introduced to Tallgrass by a presentation given by the Kerns at a neighbor’s home. We initially met with Laurel shortly after where she gave a thorough description of estate planning options. We decided to establish a revocable trust. Laurel was very knowledgeable, professional, personable, and helpful throughout the entire process, developing not only the core trust documents, but all other associated documents we should develop or update. She also put together forms for submission to place assets into the trust. We would highly recommend using Tallgrass Estate planning.
Alexandria Temple
Oct 04, 2017
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We cannot say enough good things about our experience with Tallgrass Estate Planning. From the comfortable, family-friendly atmosphere...to the ease with which Riley and Laurel presented our various options...working with Tallgrass was one of the best things we've done as a young couple starting a family. The peace of mind that comes from having made these these big decisions early in our lives is invaluable. We are forever grateful for Riley and Laurel and their investment (and genuine concern) with the long-term well being of our family.
