Dying Without a Will in Arkansas
What happens if you die without a Will? What is the law of intestate succession? How does this affect Arkansas residents? These are all popular questions in the world of estate planning. The… Read More
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Arkansas Business Debts: How long does a Judgment survive in Arkansas?
Unfortunately, a common problem with many Arkansas businesses involves unpaid invoices. Many companies address the problem in Small Claims Court, or pursue other judicial alternatives to obtain a judgment. Once the lawsuit is filed and… Read More
Arkansas Residents see no Estate Tax in 2010, but repeal of “Step Up Basis” is cause for concern
Believe it or not, as we enter 2010, there is no Estate Tax. As discussed in other articles: What is the Estate Tax? and When Does the Estate Tax Apply?, the estate tax (assessed… Read More
Arkansas Property Law Update: Probate of Real Estate and Capacity to Enter into Real Estate Contract
Recent Decision Concerning Probate Interest in Real Property The Arkansas Court of Appeals recently issued a decision in an interesting case concerning a probate claim against real property. In Butler v. Butler, 2009 Ark.… Read More
Do you need a Trust?
You may have been told by an accountant, financial advisor, insurance agent, attorney, or other trusted advisor that you need to protect your assets by placing them into a “trust”. While there are… Read More
Business Law Updates
Recent Decision Concerning the Purchase of a Business In Sunbelt Business Brokers v. James, 2009 Ark. 659, the Arkansas Court of Appeals ruled that the purchaser of a business was not defrauded due… Read More
When Does the Estate Tax Apply?
For 2009, the exclusion is $3.5 million per person.
What is the Estate Tax?
Welcome to one of several introductory articles associated with the launch of our new blog, Arkansas Estate, Business, and Property Law, a blog addressing the protection of assets under Arkansas Law. Today we… Read More
