Planning for the future is necessary to ensure that your assets get managed and distributed according to your wishes. One effective way to do this is by setting up a living trust. There are many benefits to including a living trust in your estate plan. Avoiding...
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What to consider when using a beneficiary deed
Arkansas law offers an estate planning option that is not available in all 50 states. If you want to leave your home to an adult child or someone else you care about, you can sign a beneficiary deed to transfer your property after your death. A beneficiary deed is a...
Top considerations for a living will in Arkansas
A living will is an important part of estate planning. It can help ensure that the appropriate people follow your health care preferences if you are unable to communicate them yourself. In Arkansas, there are several important considerations to keep in mind when...
Estate planning mistakes to avoid
Estate planning is an important step in securing your assets and ensuring a smooth transition for your loved ones after you are gone. However, many people make common mistakes that can lead to unnecessary complications. Procrastination can be costly If you don’t have...
Is it time to update your estate plan?
Effective estate planning is important for managing your financial future and ensuring your wishes and assets receive proper handling. You should never just create your estate plan and forget about it. Life changes, and so should your estate plan. An outdated estate...
How to uphold your fiduciary duty as a trustee
As a trustee, you hold a position of great responsibility, overseeing and managing assets on behalf of others. Upholding your fiduciary duty is essential to maintain the trust and confidence of the beneficiaries and ensure the proper administration of the trust. Being...
What are some common scams older adults need to look out for?
As you age, it becomes increasingly important to plan for the future. Estate planning is an important aspect of providing for your family's financial well-being. Unfortunately, scammers often harm older adults with fraudulent estate planning schemes. To help combat...
What should you think about when choosing your beneficiaries?
When it comes to planning for the future, one important aspect to consider is who will receive your assets and possessions after you pass away. People call these individuals or business entities your beneficiaries. Selecting beneficiaries is a decision that requires...
Embracing the end
Countless people avoid estate planning for one specific reason. The process is directly linked to their inevitable deaths, something no one wants to consider. Unfortunately, that leads to delays in drafting wills and trusts, resulting in loved ones trying to interpret...
What are some signs of undue influence?
When your loved one is trying to write out their will and estate plan, you may worry that someone else is influencing them or trying to make them leave all of their assets to them. This issue is typically called undue influence. By learning more about the signs of it,...