10 Types of Trusts: A Quick Look

Considering the myriad of trusts available, creating an estate plan that works can seem daunting. However, that’s what we, as estate planning attorneys, do every day. We know the laws and will design a plan which addresses your specific situation. Here’s a look at the basics of ten common trusts to provide a general understanding. […]

FAQ: What is a HIPAA waiver/medical records consent?

Sam was sick, really sick and had to be checked into the hospital. His significant other, Sade, was by his side all the time. Sam started running a fever and was delirious. Sade wanted to know what was going on, but the doctor couldn’t tell her. If only Sam had signed a HIPAA waiver. The […]

Baker’s Dozen of Common Estate Planning Mistakes

When to use a Trust

When to use a trust for Estate Planning? I’m going to tell you when you want to use a trust for planning and when you can get away with a Will plus some additional planning. Hi. I’m Gary, the owner and principal attorney of DeWitt Law in Northwest Arkansas. I’ve helped 1000’s of people here […]

Do You Need an Attorney to Create a Power of Attorney?

You may think it’s ok to create your own Power of Attorney online using a “fill in the blank” form. Hi. I’m Gary the owner of DeWitt Law. Power of Attorney documents are not “one size fits all”. A cookie-cutter form may not cover specific situations in your life. Rules vary from state to state. […]

Estate Planning Explained – Video

Estate planning is explained often as the process of preparing to transfer your property to your loved ones and others when you pass. This misses a whole lot of what estate planning is all about. Estate planning also includes preparing for incapacity and dementia before an accident, medical incident, illness, or dementia strikes. These things […]

Estate Planning Costs – Video

Estate planning costs can be looked at in two ways… First, what is the cost of creating an estate plan? Second, what is the cost of NOT creating an estate plan? First, let’s examine the cost of NOT creating an estate plan. The Estate Planning Costs of NOT Planning If you don’t create your own […]

Wills and Estate Planning – Video

The process of creating wills and estate planning is complex and it is advisable to seek professional advice. Wills can be used to distribute your assets, name guardians for any children, nominate an executor to carry out your wishes, and decide who gets what, when, how, and how much. What is Wills and Estate Planning […]

Who Decides Who Gets My Stuff? (Video)

Who decides who gets my stuff? If you pass without a Will or other planning in place, the State has decided who gets what, when, how, and how much! The Judge in charge of Probate will use those rules to make the Judge’s rulings. Here is the State’s rules in a nutshell: Most people assume […]