Inheritance Guidance & Legacy Planning Services
in Edmond, Oklahoma
Helping Families Protect What They’ve Been Given, and Protect What They’ll Leave Behind
Inherited Assets Deserve Proper Legal Protection
Receiving an inheritance can be a life-changing gift from loved ones, and it can also come with some new and unexpected responsibilities.
At Unruh & Co., we help individuals and families throughout Edmond, Oklahoma navigate inheritance matters with clarity and compassionate guidance. We’ll help you understand your options, protect inherited assets, and create plans for the future.
You May Be Here Because…
- You recently received an inheritance and aren’t sure what steps to take next
- You inherited property, mineral rights, or family assets in Oklahoma
- You’re navigating probate after losing a loved one
- You want to protect your family’s future through legacy planning services
- You want to ensure your own assets pass smoothly through future generations
The legal side of an inheritance can feel overwhelming, especially if it comes during an emotionally heavy season of life.
At Unruh & Co., our job is to simplify the process, answer your questions, and help you move forward confidently. When you need support from an attorney in Edmond, Oklahoma, we’re here to clearly explain things in clear English and help you protect your legacy.
Legal Services for Inheritance & Family Protection in Edmond, Oklahoma
Handling probate after losing a loved one is emotional, meticulous, and shouldn’t be handled alone. Our attorneys are here to guide you through probate while helping you settle estates and transfer inheritance. We’ll handle all the legal details so your family can process and grieve, knowing the legal side is handled.
Estate planning allows you to protect future inheritance for family members and loved ones. Our legacy planning services help people create trusts, wills, and inheritance plans to protect everything you’ve built.
Inheriting property or mineral rights isn’t always straightforward. With extensive experience in mineral ownership and title examination, Unruh & Co. helps new owners and families inheriting oil & gas assets and ultimately protect what’s rightfully theirs.
You’d be surprised how often property goes unclaimed due to the death of the mineral owner, or because there isn’t an updated address or social security number on file. We know how to track down unclaimed property, work with the Oklahoma State Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Division, and satisfy the legal requirements to claim these funds and distribute them to the people entitled to those assets.
Meet Unruh & Co., Attorneys in Edmond, Oklahoma
Brooke Unruh built Unruh & Co. to create a different kind of legal experience for Oklahomans.
During Brook’s years of examining titles, probate records, deeds, and ownership documents, she saw firsthand how many problems families can run into without the right legal documentation in place. She wanted to help people avoid legal hardships, which is why she created Unruh & Co.
Now Brooke and her team help people create peace of mind around their inheritance and assets with compassionate legacy planning services.
Understanding Inheritance
Inheritance is often about much more than money or property. It’s a loved one’s home, or family land that’s been passed down through the generations, or even mineral rights that have been in the family for decades. Assets that represent years of hard work require careful planning.
Clarity During Uncertain Times
Whether you’re navigating probate, transferring ownership of inherited assets, or trying to understand what happens next, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed by the legal process. Our goal is to help you understand your options and make informed decisions with confidence.
Protecting What’s Been Passed Down
An inheritance deserves to be protected. From inherited property and mineral rights to financial assets, we help people take the necessary legal steps to secure ownership and preserve what has been entrusted to them.
Planning for the Next Generation
Many people don’t realize that inherited assets should also be considered in their own estate plan. Through our legacy planning services, we help clients ensure that the inheritance they receive can be passed to future generations in accordance with their wishes.
Working with Unruh & Co.
Schedule Your Consultation
Reach out by phone or fill out our contact form.
Have a Conversation
We’ll get together and talk about the legal services you’re interested in pursuing. We’ll then ask you the right questions, provide initial answers, and show you what the next steps look like when working with an attorney in Oklahoma City.
We'll Get to Work
When we both decide to move forward, we’ll start working together to ensure your family’s legacy planning and assets are being handled with the utmost care.
Frequently Asked Questions
The first step is understanding exactly what you’ve inherited and whether any legal processes need to be completed. Depending on the situation, you may need to navigate probate, transfer ownership of property, communicate with oil and gas operators, or update estate planning documents. Our team is here to help navigate this process.
Yes. Many of our clients live outside of Oklahoma but inherit property, mineral rights, or other assets located here. We regularly help out-of-state families navigate probate, transfer ownership, and address legal matters involving Oklahoma assets.
When someone dies without a will, Oklahoma law determines how their assets are distributed. This process can create additional challenges for family members and may require probate proceedings. Our team can help explain what happens next and guide you through the process.
Yes. Receiving an inheritance is a major life event and often changes the assets included in your estate. We recommend receiving your estate plan anytime you inherit property, mineral rights, significant financial assets, or family land.
Protect Your Inheritance &
Plan for the Future
An inheritance represented a family’s hard work, values, and legacy. At Unruh & Co., we help individuals and families in Edmond, Oklahoma protect inherited assets through probate guidance and legacy planning services designed to protect future generations.
Whether you’re managing an inheritance or creating a plan for the future, our team is here to help.
