The Oklahoma Bar Journal November 2024

contents November 2024 • Vol. 95 • No. 9

THEME: P robate Editor: Evan Taylor

FEATURES

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Lost Wills and the Meaning of ‘Existence’ B y D avid M. P ostic Are You My Father? Omitted Child Litigation in the Era of Genetic Testing B y L ogan L. J ames Navigating a Probate: A Primer for the Personal Representative B y A. D aniel W oska How Free Is Testamentary Freedom? Sanism, Ageism and Testamentary Intent B y R ichard J. G oralewicz Testamentary Charitable Planning: Supporting Your Clients and the Community B y C hrista E vans R ogers

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The OBA Welcomes New Bar Members Member Benefit Upgrade Announcement B y E d W alters

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Pretermitted Heirs: A Basic Overview B y H al W m . E llis

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Basic Probate Procedures B y S heila S outhard

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From the President

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From the Executive Director

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Law Practice Tips

Board of Governors Actions Oklahoma Bar Foundation News

For Your Information Bench & Bar Briefs

In Memoriam

Editorial Calendar

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