In Arkansas, one of the most important reasons to create a Will is to name an executor or executrix.
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Navigating guardianship matters can be daunting for both guardians and wards. In Arkansas, the law provides specific rights to individuals placed under guardianship—often referred to as wards. At Reeves Law Firm, we believe it's crucial for wards and their families to understand these rights to ensure dignity and protection throughout the guardianship process.
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In Arkansas, the Court appointed guardian of a person or an estate can do many things to facilitate the well-being of the incapacitated person. However, the following is a description of certain actions that require the Court’s approval before the guardian can take said action.
1. Voting
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If you have had a loved one that passed away, and if that person had probate assets upon death, then you are likely on the path of needing to probate and administer that decedent’s estate in an Arkansas court.
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In Arkansas, in terrorem clauses, also known as “no-contest clauses,” are provisions in Wills and Trusts that generally seek to prevent a beneficiary or any other party from contesting the validity of the Will or the Trust by disinheriting the beneficiary or party if they contest the Will or the Trust.
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In Arkansas, the general purpose of establishing a guardianship is the basic premise that an allegedly incapacitated person is unable to handle certain aspects of their lives necessitating the appointment of another person to handle those things for the incapacitated person.
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In Arkansas, when someone passes away without a valid Will, they are said to die intestate. In such cases, their estate is distributed according to Arkansas intestacy laws.
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In Arkansas, there are many different ways to ensure that your estate is administered and your assets are transferred to your heirs or beneficiaries without the need for probate or court intervention. Every person’s situation is different and what works for one person may not work for another.
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This is a simplified explanation of the sequence of events of a standard probate in Arkansas. This process can vary greatly depending upon many factors and your circumstances may be different, but generally, this is the process you can expect.
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