Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys Serving Bartlesville

Thoughtful Guidance for Families, Professionals & Business Owners in the Bartlesville Area

For more than 40 years, Riseling & Rhodes, P.C. has helped families throughout Bartlesville and Washington County plan ahead with clarity and confidence. From our Tulsa office, we provide experienced estate planning, probate, guardianship, and business-focused guidance tailored to the needs of Bartlesville residents, retirees, entrepreneurs, and multigenerational families.

Whether you are preparing your first plan or managing the responsibilities of an estate, our attorneys offer steady, practical support every step of the way.

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Your Bartlesville Estate Planning Law Firm

We understand the priorities of Bartlesville families — from planning for retirement, to protecting mineral interests, to coordinating business transitions for local companies. Our firm takes a calm, detailed approach, helping you make well-informed decisions that protect both your assets and the people who depend on you.

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Comprehensive Estate Planning & Probate Services for Bartlesville Clients

Each practice area below includes a short description and a direct link to its main page.

Revocable Trusts

A revocable trust allows you to manage and transfer your assets privately, efficiently, and outside of probate.

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Wills & Testaments

A will clarifies your wishes, names guardians, and directs how remaining assets should be distributed.

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Advanced Directives / Living Wills

These documents outline your healthcare preferences and designate someone you trust to speak if needed.

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Power of Attorney

Appoints an individual to manage financial or healthcare matters if you are unable to act.

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Trust Funding

We help retitle property, financial accounts, and investments into your trust to ensure it works properly.

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Special Needs Trusts

A structured trust that preserves eligibility for Medicaid or SSI while supporting long-term quality of life.

Learn About Special Needs Trusts

Gift & Estate Tax Planning

Guidance to coordinate lifetime gifts and inheritances with your accountant’s tax strategy.

Learn About Tax Planning

Probate & Estate Administration

Compassionate assistance for families settling estates through probate or trust administration.

Learn About Probate

Business Owners / Succession Planning

Planning for ownership transitions, leadership continuity, and long-term business protection.

Learn About Business Succession

Series LLC

Formation and legal structuring for Series LLCs used in business planning and asset protection.

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Family Estate Planning (New, Blended, Widows, Retirees)

Plans designed for new families, blended households, widows, widowers, and retirees preparing for the future.

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Adult Guardianship

Legal guidance for families seeking authority to assist an adult who cannot manage personal or financial matters.

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Trustees / Successor Trustee Guidance

Practical support for trustees handling administration during life, incapacity, or after a passing.

Learn About Trustee & Successor Guidance

Trust Decantation

A process for updating an existing trust by transferring assets into a newly drafted trust.

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Prenuptial Agreements

Clear, practical agreements that help couples begin marriage with transparency and protection.

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Mineral Interests Estate Planning

Incorporating Oklahoma mineral interests into a broader estate plan to ensure continuity of ownership and smooth transfer over time.

Learn About Mineral Interest Planning

Ranchers & Farmers Estate Planning

Planning tailored to agricultural operations, land transfers, and multigenerational property stewardship.

Learn About Planning for Farmers & Ranchers

Why Bartlesville Families Work With Riseling & Rhodes, P.C.

Decades of Service to Northeastern Oklahoma

Supporting Bartlesville and Washington County families since 1985.

Clear, Experienced Legal Counsel

We break down complex decisions into understandable, practical steps.

Personalized Plans — Never Templated

Your goals, family, property, and circumstances shape your plan.

Support Through Every Stage of Life

We guide clients through planning, updates, incapacity, and estate administration.

Trusted by Retirees, Families & Business Owners

Our long-term client relationships speak to the quality of our counsel.

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How We Help Clients Throughout Bartlesville & Washington County

Our attorneys regularly assist Bartlesville clients with:

Setting up revocable trusts and powers of attorney

Protecting family farms, ranches, and mineral interests

Creating and updating wills and directives

Establishing guardianships for aging parents or vulnerable adults

Administering estates and trusts after a loved one’s passing

Transferring business interests or preparing for retirement

Coordinating long-term plans for multigenerational families

Whatever you’re managing, our goal is to help you move forward with clarity.

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Our Attorneys

At Riseling & Rhodes, P.C., you work directly with attorneys who bring decades of combined experience in estate planning, probate, and trust administration.