Oklahoma’s TODD is not a one size fits all estate planning tool. In limited scenarios with one Grantee Beneficiary who is aware of the instrument and a lawyer who knows how to correctly draft the Beneficiary Affidavit, they can save time and probate expense, but they are not a good substitute for a full estate plan and trust when you have multiple beneficiaries or you have beneficiaries who may not want the property or the liens attached to it.

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