Lonoke County Estate Planning Law Office
Life in the Cabot area is moving faster these days. From the busy highways our truck drivers travel to the local classrooms and retail shops that keep our community running, we have seen firsthand that thinking about the future is no longer just for the older generation; many of us have faced the loss of loved ones unexpectedly, leaving us with big questions about our own affairs.
Are you a young parent worried about who will care for your children if something happens to you? Maybe you are a driver considering your own mortality after a difficult year or a retiree feeling overwhelmed because you haven’t started estate planning. Whatever your circumstances, we want you to know we get it. You can start right where you are with estate planning, wills, trusts and healthcare directives. We are here to help make sure your wishes are clear and your family’s financial stability is not in question if you should suddenly become incapacitated or die.
At Legacy Estates & Trusts, PLLC, we believe that protecting your family’s future should be a source of peace, not a source of stress. We also stand by you during the loss of a loved one, helping you manage Arkansas probate and estate duties, including small estate filings for assets under $100,000, even when no will or trust exists.
Additionally, as the only firm in the state providing emergency temporary guardianship, we prioritize the immediate safety of your children above all else. Our goal is to provide honest, practical solutions that honor your wishes and protect everything you have built. Contact us today to take the first step toward securing your legacy.
Legal Services We Provide
We can help you with:
- Estate planning: We help you create a comprehensive roadmap for your future that follows Arkansas statutes to ensure your wishes are honored and your family is protected.
- Powers of attorney: We prepare legal documents that allow you to choose a trusted person to handle your financial and medical choices if you ever become unable to do so yourself.
- Wills: Our team drafts clear instructions for how your property should be handed down and who should care for your children, providing a legal foundation for the Arkansas court process.
- Living trusts: We set up these arrangements to hold your assets during your lifetime, allowing for a seamless transfer to your heirs without the need for a public court proceeding.
- Trusts: We design various legal structures to manage your wealth and property, ensuring your assets are used exactly how you intend for generations to come.
- Special needs trusts: We build specific protections for loved ones with disabilities, allowing them to receive an inheritance without losing access to vital government support programs.
- Guardianships: We provide the legal support needed to care for minors or incapacitated adults, including our unique Arkansas service for emergency temporary situations.
- Probate and estate administration: We work with you through the formal court process of settling a loved one’s debts and distributing their belongings according to Arkansas law.
- Avoiding probate: We show you how to use tools like small estate affidavits for estates under $100,000 or trust-based planning to keep your family’s private matters out of the courtroom.
Whether you are a young parent protecting your children or a retiree organizing your affairs, we offer a welcoming space to get clear answers and build a plan that fits your life.
Why Clients Choose Us
Our clients appreciate that we cut through the noise and help them with the hard conversations about estate planning. We provide a straight-talking, judgment-free zone where their questions get real answers. When it matters most after the loss of a loved one, we help with the complexity of Arkansas probate so they can focus on grieving. At Legacy Estates & Trusts, PLLC, we choose to do things differently, focusing on honest, no-nonsense solutions that keep your legacy intact without confusion.
Areas We Serve
A rapidly growing region of the state, Lonoke County is made up of several incorporated cities, towns and communities. We serve clients throughout central Arkansas in Lonoke County and nearby communities, including but not limited to:
- Cabot
- Lonoke, the county seat
- Jacksonville
- Sherwood
- Ward
- Austin
- Carlisle
- England
- Humnoke
- Keo
In addition, we serve these and other unincorporated communities and places in Arkansas:
- Bayou Meto
- Blakemore
- Brownsville
- Butlerville
- Furlow
- Pettus
- Scott, a community partially in Lonoke County and partially in Pulaski County
Getting To Our Office In Cabot
From Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville, it is about a 15- to 20-minute drive:
- Head toward West Maddox Road
- Continue on West Maddox Road
- Take Old Highway 67 and AR-321 East/Bill Foster Memorial Highway West to Countrywood Street in Cabot
- Turn right onto Countrywood Street
- Turn left onto South Pine Street
Our office is on the left at 909 South Pine Street, Suite A.
From Ward, it is about a 15-minute drive via AR-367 S:
- Head toward South Scott Street
- Continue to follow AR-367 South
- Pass by Dollar General (on the left in 0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto South Locust Street
- At the traffic circle, turn right onto North Lincoln Street
- Turn left onto South Pine Street
- Turn left onto Countrywood Street
- Turn left onto South Pine Street again
Our office is on the left at 909 South Pine Street, Suite A.
From Bayou Meto, it is about an hour-and-a-half drive via AR-276:
- Head toward AR-276
- Take U.S. 165 North, AR-31 North and AR-89 North to Countrywood Street in Cabot
- Turn right onto Countrywood Street
- Turn left onto South Pine Street
Our office is on the left at 909 South Pine Street, Suite A.
Points Of Interest
Cabot Aquatic Park, 1245 Bill Foster Memorial Hwy W, Cabot, AR 72023: This is a popular spot for families; it has multiple pools, water slides and a lazy river, making it a central hub for summer recreation in the community.
Holland Bottoms State Wildlife Management Area, the main access is on Graham Road, Cabot, AR 72023 (just east of Highway 67/167): Located just south of Cabot, this area has over 5,000 acres of land for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy fishing, seasonal hunting and hiking through Arkansas’s natural landscapes.
Camp Nelson Confederate Cemetery, on Rye Street (off Cherry Road), Cabot, AR 72023: For those interested in local history, this site is a significant landmark and memorial listed on the National Register of Historic Places, honoring those from the Civil War era.
Arkansas State Capitol, 500 Woodlane Street, Little Rock, AR 72201: The historic seat of government is about 25 miles from Cabot. It features neoclassical architecture and serves as the center for state lawmaking and public history.
William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, 1200 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201: This modern landmark houses the collection of archives and artifacts from the 42nd presidency, set within a beautiful riverside park.
River Market District, 400 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201: A downtown hub offering a mix of local food, shopping and entertainment along the banks of the Arkansas River.
Schedule Your Consultation Today
Get the legal help you need to start your estate planning or find your way through Arkansas’ probate laws. Call our office in Cabot at 501-588-4590 or send us an email to make arrangements for a consultation.
Legacy Estates & Trusts, PLLC
909 South Pine Street
Suite A
Cabot, AR 72023
Telephone: 501-588-4590