by Randy Thomason | Oct 13, 2025 | Probate
A will is a good start for any estate plan, but it essentially just says who gets what. A trust takes it a step further by letting you decide how and when your assets are distributed. Think of it as a detailed instruction manual for your legacy. You can protect a...
by Randy Thomason | Oct 10, 2025 | Probate
When a loved one passes away leaving behind a house or other property, you can’t simply take over the title or sell it. The property is part of their estate, which must be legally settled first. This is a primary reason families find themselves involved in the court...
by Randy Thomason | Oct 9, 2025 | Probate
One of the first and most stressful questions that comes to mind after a loved one passes is about their debts. Are you now responsible for paying their credit card bills or medical expenses? The short answer is, in almost all cases, no. A person’s debt does not...
by Randy Thomason | Oct 8, 2025 | Probate
As an executor, you have to become a financial detective. Your first job is to uncover a complete picture of the deceased’s finances—not just what they owned, but what they owed. This means digging through mail, checking bank statements, and identifying every...
by Randy Thomason | Oct 7, 2025 | Probate
If you’ve been tasked with managing an estate, your first job is to create an inventory of all the assets. But before you can do that, you need to understand the legal framework that governs property ownership in Arkansas. How you categorize an asset—whether it’s a...
by Randy Thomason | Oct 6, 2025 | Probate
Settling an estate can feel like trying to complete a puzzle without the picture on the box. You have all these pieces—a will, assets, debts, and family members—but no clear instructions on how they fit together. The probate process provides that structure, guiding...
