The primary focus of a quiet title action is to establish ownership over a property. You may want to quiet a title in Arkansas when resolving issues and ...
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How to Manage Contingencies in Your Real Estate Contract
Real estate contract contingencies give buyers and sellers peace of mind and reassurance when purchasing or selling a property. Without these specific clauses ...
How Does a Judge Decide Guardianship in Arkansas?
A judge decides guardianship in Arkansas by what they think is in the ward’s, or incapacitated person’s, best interests according to state law. They arrive at ...
What Happens If I Die Without A Will in Arkansas?
If you die without a will in Arkansas, laws say that you have died intestate. Without a will, judges must determine how to distribute your estate to your heirs ...
What is a Survivorship Period in Arkansas Inheritance Law?
Many wills and trusts include a survivorship period. A survivorship period stipulates that named beneficiaries cannot receive their inheritance unless they ...
What is Consensual Guardianship?
Consensual guardianship is a legal arrangement in which the individual transferring guardianship is mentally competent and wants to choose the guardian. The ...
Is Probate Required in Arkansas?
Arkansas’s probate code requires estates to go through probate if the decedent owned property, had minor-aged children, or bequeathed valuable assets to ...
Should I Have a Will or a Trust?
Writing a will or a trust is a wise approach to tying up your end-of-life affairs. Individuals who pass without either document in place are subject to ...
Executing an Estate in Arkansas: What You Need to Know
If you recently lost a family member, there are several decisions you must make—especially when you are named as the executor of their will. Now, not only are ...
How Do You Settle an Estate in Arkansas?
The steps of settling an estate in Arkansas generally depend on the size of the estate. For example, a larger estate requires a more lengthy process, while a ...
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