Courtney Coretz
Overview
Courtney Coretz helps individuals, families, nonprofits, and closely held businesses navigate estate planning, charitable giving, and governance matters so they can protect their legacies and achieve their long-term financial goals.
A significant portion of Courtney’s practice focuses on estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters. She advises clients on the preparation of wills and trusts, guides fiduciaries through trust administration responsibilities, and assists families in navigating the probate process.
By developing personalized planning strategies, Courtney helps clients preserve assets, transfer wealth efficiently, and provide for future generations.
Courtney also works closely with individuals and families seeking to maximize the impact of their charitable giving. She helps clients integrate philanthropic objectives into their estate plans and develop strategies that support both personal and benevolent goals.
In addition, Courtney advises nonprofit organizations and closely held family companies on formation, governance, and indemnification matters. Her experience allows her to provide practical counsel on organizational structure, compliance, and operational issues, helping clients build strong foundations for long-term success.
Credentials
Education
- University of Tulsa College of Law, 2024 (J.D.), with highest honors
- Southern Methodist University, 2020 (M.Ed)
- University of Virginia, 2018 (B.A.)
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
- Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation
- Order of the Curule, Chair
- Oklahoma Bar Association Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Award
- George and Jean Price Award for Excellence in Legal Writing
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Criminal Law & Administration, Constitutional Law I, Decedent Estate Trust, International Law, Juvenile Law, Legal Writing I, Legal Writing II, Legal Writing III, Professional Responsibility, and Seminar