As a Fayetteville Arkansas estate planning lawyer, I often receive questions about the roles and responsibilities of an executor and a power of attorney (POA), especially in situations where a loved one is no longer living at home. A question I recently received encapsulates a common misunderstanding: “My mom is in a nursing home and […]
Probate can be a complex and overwhelming process, but with the help of a knowledgeable probate attorney, you can navigate through the legal procedures with ease. If you are located in Fayetteville Arkansas and in need of a probate attorney, this guide will provide you with everything you need to know to find the Fayetteville […]
Probate law can be complex and overwhelming, especially if you have never dealt with it before. It involves the legal process of settling a deceased person’s estate, which can be emotionally draining and time-consuming. In Fayetteville, Arkansas, there are several probate law firms that can help you navigate this process smoothly. In this article, we […]
Introduction As we navigate through life, we are bound to experience the loss of loved ones. When this happens, the legal process of settling their estate begins. For most people, the probate process can be overwhelming and confusing. That is where a Fayetteville probate lawyer comes in. In this article, we will explore what probate […]
5 reasons to avoid probate: Probate is Stressful and Emotional Probate is Slow Probate is Expensive Probate Records are Public Probate is Under a Judge’s Control, not Yours What is Probate? Probate is the legal (think court and judges) process of transferring what you owned to your heirs and devisees (people named in a Will). […]
Probate can be expensive and time-consuming, and the process is often adversarial, with family members fighting over assets. There’s no guarantee that the will shall be followed exactly as written, and probate can tie up assets for months or even years. If there are any disputes, the court will have to settle them, and in […]
Why Doesn’t a Will Prevent Probate? First, what is Probate? According to The Law Dictionary dot com probate is “The act or process of proving a will.” This means the Will must be presented to a Judge who examines it to make sure the Will qualifies as valid and appears to be the decedent’s Will. […]
Please take the time to read both of these brief stories. They contrast the difference between planning and not planning. Mark and Marcia Mark and Marcia were living the American dream. He was a doctor. Their two children were very active. She worked at a coffee house. But, one day Mark walked in and dropped […]
You Don’t Automatically Need a Trust In Arkansas, to avoid probate, you don’t necessarily need to create a trust. In Arkansas we have other methods available to avoid probate other than a Revocable Trust. Estate planning isn’t a one size fits all, force fit everybody into a trust, thing. First, a Warning Don’t add your […]
That and the related question “Do you need a lawyer to probate a will?” are answered in this short post. The answer is no, you do not need a lawyer to probate a will. However, you will need to be familiar with the statutes and case law of your state in order to make sure […]