Estate Litigation

Despite the best efforts of estate planning experts both in Fayetteville and throughout the rest of the U.S., a majority of American adults do not have a will. When one to whom you would be a presumed heir dies intestate (without a will), you may think that you and...

Managing your estate is not always an easy process. Trying to please everyone and not create hard feelings is tough. However, when you need to divide the family farm in your estate, things can escalate quickly if your heirs do not agree with your decision. You can...

Social media is a part of daily life for many people in Arkansas. It is often something people engage with on a regular basis. It becomes an asset, containing information, photos and memories. As an asset, you might consider how it will play into your estate plan....

If you have recently suffered the loss of a loved one in Arkansas, you probably hope that your family can come together to support and help one another in this difficult time of grieving. We at hope that will be the case for you and your...

When you decide to start planning your estate, you may immediately begin thinking of your end-of-life desires, who you want to gift your assets to and how to organize essential documents that will identify your wishes. While all of these aspects are important,...

A trust is a great estate planning tool for people in Arkansas. When creating a trust, you’ll also need to select a trustee, which is the person responsible for overseeing your estate affairs. Because being a trustee entails a lot of responsibility, AARP offers...

While there are many people in Arkansas who have an estate plan, there are just as many, if not more who do not. You may wonder if you should have one. There is no hard rule about who should and who should not. It is common to wrongfully believe that you only need one...

If you’re creating an estate plan in Arkansas, you may be concerned about conflicts arising after you’re gone. Unfortunately, many families struggle with the final decisions of the deceased when it comes to assets and properties, and this can lead to a...

If you have been named a guardian in an estate over a minor child or adult, then it is imperative that you understand what your responsibilities are. Being a guardian is a very serious matter than requires you to do specific things. According to the Arkansas State...

If a loved one passes away in Arkansas, you may wonder if you have to pay taxes on the estate. While there are many states that do charge various estate taxes, Arkansas is not one of them according to USA Today. In fact, you probably will not have to pay any estate...