ESTATE PLANNING INSIGHTS
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What Happens to Your Kids — and Their Money — If You’re Not Around?
You’ve worked hard to protect your kids. But if something happened to you tomorrow... Would a judge decide who raises them? Would a court control their money? Most people think a will is enough. But without a trust, a court may decide how your child’s inheritance is handled — and it could go straight to them at 18. I wrote this article to explain how to actually protect your family — clearly, and without the legal jargon.
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Before You Put Your Kid On the Deed...
This article explains why putting your kid on the deed of your hourse, or your financial accounts, can have unintended consequences.
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Without An Estate Plan, The State Has A Plan For You...
Many families assume everything will automatically “go to the spouse” or “go to the kids” if they pass away without an estate plan. Unfortunately, the reality can involve probate, court involvement, delays, and unintended consequences. This article explains some of the issues families may face without proper planning, including probate, incapacity issues, beneficiary designations, and Arkansas Medicaid estate recovery concerns.
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