Business Details
Trusted Oklahoma City Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys
The Coleman Law Office has served the Oklahoma City area for over four decades, offering personalized legal solutions rooted in deep community ties and professional expertise. Our practice focuses on estate planning, wills, trusts, probate administration, and business law, with a commitment to guiding clients through complex legal matters with clarity and compassion. We prioritize individualized attention, ensuring clients understand their options while crafting strategies to protect their assets, families, and legacies. With a heritage dating to the 1980s and a historic office space reflecting Oklahoma's territorial past, we blend tradition with modern legal acumen. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience, including judicial service in local courts, to deliver reliable counsel tailored to each client's unique needs.We emphasize proactive planning to minimize tax burdens, avoid probate, and prevent family disputes, viewing estate planning as an act of love for one's loved ones. For businesses, we provide formation guidance and ongoing legal support, helping entrepreneurs structure their ventures for long-term success. Our dedication to excellence extends to mediation and guardianship cases, where we advocate for clients' interests with integrity and professionalism. Located in a restored 1904 farmhouse, we maintain a legacy of trust while adapting to evolving legal landscapes. By focusing on transparency and accessibility, we empower clients to make informed decisions about their futures.
Services
Estate Planning
Wills
Trusts
Probate
Guardianship
Business Law
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of experience in Oklahoma City legal services.
- Our attorneys provide personalized estate planning to protect your legacy.
- We specialize in probate administration to simplify complex legal processes.
- Our team includes former municipal judges with deep local court knowledge.
- We maintain a historic office while delivering modern, client-focused legal solutions.
Services
Estate Planning
Estate planning ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes while minimizing tax burdens and family disputes. We help clients create customized plans using wills, trusts, and advanced directives. Our approach prioritizes clarity and long-term security for families.
Trusts
Living trusts allow efficient asset management and probate avoidance. We draft revocable and irrevocable trusts tailored to client goals, ensuring privacy and controlled distribution of estates. Our expertise includes tax-saving strategies and successor trustee guidance.
Probate
Probate services guide executors through court processes for validating wills and distributing assets. We handle contested cases and simple administrations, representing heirs, executors, and courts to resolve disputes and ensure legal compliance.
Business Law
We assist businesses with formation, contracts, and compliance. Services include LLC and corporation setup, partnership agreements, and ongoing legal counsel to protect commercial interests and facilitate growth.
Guardianship
Guardianship services establish legal authority to care for minors or incapacitated adults. We help families navigate court requirements to secure protective arrangements while respecting clients' wishes and rights.
People
Steve A. Coleman
Attorney
Steve A. Coleman founded the firm and has practiced law for decades, including 11 years as Del City's Municipal Judge. He specializes in estate planning and probate, blending judicial insight with personalized client service.
Matt Blue
Attorney
Matt Blue focuses on estate planning and business law, offering strategic counsel to individuals and entrepreneurs. He collaborates with clients to create practical legal solutions aligned with their long-term goals.
Steve J. Coleman
Attorney
Steve J. Coleman, son of the founder, practices part-time at the firm while maintaining his primary office in Lawton, Oklahoma. He contributes expertise in estate matters and continues the family's legal legacy.
Questions
What does estate planning involve?
Estate planning creates legal arrangements for asset distribution after death, including wills, trusts, and advance directives to ensure your wishes are followed.
How do wills and trusts differ?
Wills require probate court validation, while trusts avoid probate by transferring assets directly to beneficiaries according to your specified terms.
What is the probate process?
Probate validates a will and oversees asset distribution. Our attorneys guide executors through this process, resolving disputes and ensuring legal compliance.
How can I form a business entity?
We help choose and register LLCs, corporations, or partnerships, preparing necessary documents to establish your business structure and protect personal assets.
What is guardianship?
Guardianship grants legal authority to care for minors or incapacitated adults. We assist families in establishing these arrangements through court proceedings.
