Articles Related to Tag: Probate

One of the most common misconceptions about probate and inheritance law is the misguided assumption that when a person passes away without a Will, that because they were married at the time of their passing the surviving spouse will get all or most of their estate. This is FAR from the truth, and this is one reason why a Will or a Trust is so important. 

Yes. If the decedent died with probate assets (defined in as separate blog) and there is a Last Will and Testament, then that Last Will and Testament MUST be admitted to the Arkansas probate court and the probate court must oversee the administration of that estate and that Last Will and Testament.

This discussion will describe the most common situations that arise which necessitate the intervention of the Court and often times significant litigation involving the misbehavior of the Administrator, Executor, or Trustee. 

In short, yes.

This is a general explanation of the primary steps of analysis of a standard Arkansas probate. This process can vary greatly depending upon many factors and your circumstances may be different, but generally, this is the process you can expect.

In Arkansas, probate is necessary if someone has passed away, that person owned probate assets, and that person did not have their probate assets put into a Trust or other mechanism that avoids probate in Arkansas.

1. Probate Assets. Probate assets are generally any of the following assets that were owned by the decedent individually and not owned jointly with another person including:

   - Real property titled solely in the deceased individual’s name (land, house, etc.);

   - Cars, trucks, boats, and basically anything with a title;

In Arkansas, one of the most important reasons to create a Will is to name an executor or executrix.

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.