A divided Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that a provision in an injured worker’s holographic will to have the settlement of his claim paid to his brother could not be fully honored because the will made no provision for the worker’s daughters, and the estate lacked any other substantial assets.
Case: Estate of Parker, No. 119871, 05/02/2023, published.
Facts: Ronald W. Parker died in April 2020. He was survived by two adult daughters and a brother.
About a year before his death, Parker executed a holographic will. He referenced an anticipated future workers’ compensation set...
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