What a Will, Will and Won’t do
By Cordell McDonald A lot of people believe “If I have a will, my family won’t have to go through probate.” – it…
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The Honest Truth About Probate, and Why to Avoid it
By Cordell McDonald When sitting across from someone dealing with an estate, I often hear some version of “Why is this taking so…
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The Biggest Estate Planning Mistake with Large IRAs (And How to Fix It)
If you have a large IRA or 401(k), there’s a good chance it’s your largest asset. But here’s the problem: It’s also your…
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Estate Planning for Large IRAs: What You Need to Know Before It’s Too Late
If you have a large IRA or 401(k), it is likely one of the most valuable assets you own. It is also one…
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Can Medicaid Take My House in Arkansas?
Short answer:No—Medicaid cannot take your house while you are living.But if you don’t plan properly, they can place a lien on it after…
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What to Do When Someone Dies in Arkansas: A Practical Guide for Families
Introducing the Good Steward Family Continuity Plan If someone you love dies, the very first question most people ask is simple and overwhelming…
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Dementia: The Most Overlooked Threat to Your Retirement
Why Every Family Needs Strong Decision-Making Documents and an Income Plan That Outlives the Human Most retirement conversations focus on investment risk, tax…
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Durable Power of Attorney Arkansas: Your Quick-Start Guide to Protecting Your Family
Picture this: Your mom has a stroke and can’t speak or make decisions. Her bank account is frozen because no one has legal…
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How Smart Rollovers and Roth Conversions Strengthen Your Estate Plan
By L. Jennings Law | Estate & Wealth Planning Attorneys You’ve spent a lifetime working, saving, and providing for your family. But when…
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Why We Don’t Give Kids Outright Inheritances—And What We Do Instead
When most people think about leaving money to their children, they picture writing a will and splitting assets equally. Simple, right? Unfortunately, that…
