Arkansas Revocable Trusts
When Do You Need a Revocable Trust? You may have been told that you need to protect your assets by placing them into a “trust”. While there are many types of trusts, the… Read More
Letter to Heirs -Update
Estate Planning is a necessary consideration for all individuals and families, regardless of age or net worth. A simple, yet often overlooked tool to be used in coordination with an estate plan is… Read More
Do you have a valid Will?
This article will detail some of the minimum requirements under Arkansas Law for establishing a valid Last Will and Testament. In Arkansas a will may be “attested” or “holographic”. The more common form… Read More
Facts about Arkansas Security Deposits
If you are a landlord in Arkansas, you may be required to follow certain procedures when handling the security deposits of your tenants. First, you may not require a security deposit totaling more… Read More
Defining the Independent Contractor Role in Arkansas
One issue affecting many small business owners in Arkansas is the proper classification of employees versus independent contractors. My Law Partner, Melanie McClure, has posted an informative article on her Blog, AREmploymentLaw.com, which… Read More
Attorneys’ Fees and Costs Associated with Probate
When discussing benefits of a Revocable Trust, one subject often covered is the potential to avoid Attorneys’ Fees and Costs associated with Probate. Simply put, if a person dies without a Trust or… Read More
Liens Associated with Home Construction or Repair: What happens if the Builder or Contractor does not pay the Sub-Contractors?
Unfortunately, many Arkansans building new homes in the past several years have experienced problems with their builder or with a general contractor. If you are considering building a home, making home improvements; or, if… Read More
Letter of Instruction to Your Heirs
When counseling parties who are drafting their Will and/or Trust, I often advise that they should consider writing a letter to their heirs, meant to be read after death, advising of specific issues… Read More
Choosing the correct business entity in Arkansas
“Choice of entity” is terminology which references the legal form your business will take – legal creations which allow a business to take on an existence apart from its owners, even though the owners… Read More
Doing Business in Multiple States: Foreign Corporations
Does your Arkansas business also conduct business in other States? If so, you may need to register as a foreign corporation. Most business owners know that in order to protect their assets it… Read More
