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We handle a good number of contested probates in central Oklahoma. The purpose of an estate plan is to either avoid probate or to make sure that probate goes smoothly. There are cases where, for one reason or another, estate planning fails, and we must go to court. The most common reason is, there was never an estate plan put together in the first place. When this happens, family members often find themselves at the courthouse. For a lot of people going to the courthouse, it is nerve-racking, intimidating, and expensive. This atmosphere can cause emotions to escalate and fighting to ensue betw ..read more

As we bid farewell to 2023 and welcome the promising year of 2024, it’s time to reflect on the importance of planning ahead, especially when it comes to securing your family’s future. At Bedlam Law, we are here to help you make the most of this fresh start by considering two essential New Year’s resolutions for getting your estate plan in order. Resolution 1: Assess and update my existing estate plan. The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to review your existing estate plan. Laws can change, family dynamics may evolve, and assets can accumulate or change in value. By revisiting your ..read more

As we celebrate a new year, I look back on 2023 and I cannot help but smile. First, I am blessed with an amazing family, a wife and a son who support me and my crazy dream of helping others. To them I offer a promise of spending more time with them in 2024, and less time at the office. For all of us, I believe it is important to remember our families and the importance of time spent with them. When thinking about Bedlam Law and Bison Law, I can only say wow! Together our teams have helped more than 300 people in 2023. As we continue to work on our culture at the office our teams have c ..read more

In many divorce cases emotions often run high, and the blame game is something most clients insist on discussing. Many clients arrive at our office with stories about the cheating spouse, drugs, gambling, pornography, or other poor choices made by their spouse, which they feel resulted in divorce. Most of these people are angry, and they want blood. What follows is a somewhat difficult conversation where we must explain that in Oklahoma where no-fault divorce is the law, the question of “Whose fault is my divorce?” that fault may not matter at all. Many people starting the journey of divorce ..read more

Mediation can be a beneficial option if you are getting a divorce in Oklahoma for several reasons: Cost-effective: Mediation is often less expensive than going to court. It can save you significant legal fees associated with a lengthy court battle, as well as the expenses related to litigation. Things such as attorney fees, court filing fees, and expert witness fees will add up in a lengthy court battle. Control and flexibility: Mediation allows you and your spouse to have more control over the outcome of your divorce. Instead of leaving decisions in the hands of a judge, you and your spo ..read more

    Resolution Minded Divorce is the Best Way To Untie The Knot. You hear about it everywhere these days whenever there is a conversation surrounding the D word…Divorce.  There are so many different avenues to take when your in-route to a divorce.  You can take the DIY route, risking mistakes and headaches, you can take the bull dog route, paying a high priced attorney to fight for everything and up paying it all in legal fees, or, you can take the resolution minded approach, working in tandem to speed up the dissolution of the marriage so that you can get on with your li ..read more

    Choosing a “Child Centered” Divorce could be one of most important decisions you will make in your entire divorce process.  There is no question that our children are the most important topic when dealing with separation and divorce, but if you are in the midst of it,  how do you know if you are doing it in a way that is “Child Centered?”   First, let’s start with what it is. The dictionary defines child centered as giving priority to the interests and needs of children. A child centered approach to separation and divorce is when the focus of the negotiations and ..read more

Safi, an OCU Law graduate, joins the team at Bedlam Law to specialize in Family Law. OKLAHOMA ATTORNEY, LEZEL SAFI, JOINS BEDLAM LAW IN YUKON OKLAHOMA. Safi, an native Oklahoman with strong community ties, leverages her life experiences and awarded education to offer creative solutions with a fresh perspective to clients of Bedlam Law. YUKON, OK. (January 19, 2021)- John A. Alberts, founder of Bedlam Law, a successful family law practice in Yukon, Oklahoma, is happy to announce the addition of a new attorney to the practice.  Lezel Safi, both an Oklahoma State University and OCU Law grad ..read more

Why talk about an Estate Plan now? Putting something in place now will save time and money for your family when you are gone. What is an Estate Plan and why do I need one? An estate plan is a set of instructions you create to direct what happens to your assets and property after death. The components of an estate plan can include: A will or trust, which determines how your assets will be distributed upon death A power of attorney, which gives someone else the authority to act on behalf of another person who cannot make decisions for themselves An advance healthcare directive, which provides ..read more