At SaverOne, we’re on a mission to prevent distracted driving. The vast majority of distracted driving accidents are caused by drivers who have their eyes off the road for a few seconds too long, or electronic in-car devices that distract them from what should be their primary focus – driving. Wherever you are in the world, you’ve almost certainly seen individuals texting, checking their social media, or looking at something other than the road while driving, and had two thoughts: “That’s dangerous!” and “I need to get out of his way.” Unfortunately, modern vehicles are full of screens, which means that distracted driving is a problem that isn’t going away anytime soon. But it’s not just drivers that slip up by letting their attention wander where it shouldn’t go – it’s also people undertaking legal processes, like filling out Oklahoma Guardianship Forms PDF. The parallel may be surprising at first, but the similarities between filling out these forms and driving responsibly are many:
Distracted driving is incredibly dangerous, and while that danger is amplified when it comes to driving, that doesn’t change the fact that it’s still a significant risk when it comes to legal forms. Which is why understanding and being legally prepared is paramount. If you were pulled aside by a police officer for speeding and were handed your speeding ticket without being asked to sign it, you would be baffled. After all, you are accustomed to the legal process of being confronted for your alleged infraction, being asked to sign the citation, and receiving a copy of the citation and the summons for your appearance in court. You know that this process is the one that you must follow in order for everything to be legally sound. Signing the citation without question would be the equivalent of signing a blank check or a blank bank withdrawal document, and it wouldn’t take long for you to realize that you could find yourself in serious trouble. However, failing to understand that you have to give your signature to the officer could result in a misdemeanor charge. In the same comic strip, you could be slapped with a civil rights infringement that incurs a fine of $20,000. Knowing the process and being prepared is always a good practice, because in the event that it is needed, it will save you time and aggravation. In Oklahoma, this is especially true when it comes to Guardianship Forms, which includes both the Guardianship Petition and Letters of Appointment.
So let’s talk about preparing legally, just like you would prepare for the drive: Which forms do you need? Where can you find the instructions? How can you make sure that everything is filled out completely? Form packs, which set out the forms you need for various legal processes, are particularly useful because they include everything you need in one location. But where can you find a pack with Oklahoma Guardianship Forms? The answer is right at your fingertips. By following the link, you can download the Oklahoma Guardianship Forms and the information you need to fill them out correctly, for free. You can also use the house style guide to ensure that your forms are filled in according to the specifications identified by the state of Oklahoma, which will keep you out of trouble down the road. Most legal forms are provided either online or in a pack that can be downloaded as a zip file. This allows you to receive a booklet with instructions that you can tuck away for safekeeping, so that you can refer back to it later if you ever need to fill out the forms again. Step 1: Download your form pack by following the link provided. The pack with Oklahoma Guardianship Forms and instructions will download as a zip file to ensure easy security. All you have to do is extract the files from the folder that is created. Step 2: Open the zip file and look for the form labeled “Guardianship Petition.” Click this file to open it, and print a copy. This is the form you’ll fill out and submit to begin the guardianship process. Step 3: Go back to the zip folder and open the next file, “Letters of Appointment.” This is the form that must be filled out and submitted to the court once you feel confident in your role as a guardian. Print that file as well. Step 4: Follow the instructions in your form packet to fill out the forms correctly and submit them to the courts. Remember: While preparing your legal documents may seem boring, the truth is that it has the power to save lives on the road and off.
For more information on guardianship laws, you can visit Nolo’s Guardianship Overview.
