Challenging Transfers Made Under a Power of Attorney in Arkansas: What to Know
Can I challenge transfers made under a power of attorney if I suspect my grandfather lacked capacity? Short answer: Yes — you can challenge transfers made under a power of attorney (POA) in Arkansas, but success depends on the facts, the timing, and the legal grounds you raise (for example, lack of capacity, undue influence, […]
Read article →Arkansas FAQ: What happens to jointly held bank accounts and property when someone dies without a will
FAQ: How Arkansas law treats jointly held bank accounts and property when someone dies without a will Short answer: In Arkansas, the legal outcome depends on how the asset is titled. Joint accounts and property titled with a clear right of survivorship generally pass directly to the surviving joint owner(s) outside probate. Payable-on-death (POD) or […]
Read article →What Estate Property Expenses Can Be Reimbursed in Arkansas?
Detailed Answer Quick legal disclaimer: This is educational information only and not legal advice. For decisions about a specific estate, consult a licensed Arkansas probate attorney. Under Arkansas law, the personal representative (executor or administrator) may use estate funds to preserve and prepare estate property for sale when doing so is necessary and reasonable to […]
Read article →Arkansas: Getting Appointed as an Estate Administrator or Co-Administrator
Overview and short answer If you want to serve as the person who manages a deceased person’s estate in Arkansas, you generally must be formally appointed by the county probate court as the personal representative (often called an administrator when there is no will). The court issues Letters of Administration or Letters Testamentary that give […]
Read article →Arkansas: Using Wills, Beneficiary Designations, and Trusts to Avoid Probate
Can you use wills and beneficiary designations to make sure each other and your children inherit what you want without probate in Arkansas? Short answer: A will alone does not avoid probate in Arkansas. Beneficiary designations (life insurance, retirement accounts), payable‑on‑death (POD) or transfer‑on‑death (TOD) designations on bank and investment accounts, joint ownership with rights […]
Read article →Buying Out Siblings’ Interests in Your Father’s Property — Arkansas Guide
FAQ — Buying Out Co-Heirs’ Interest in Arkansas Real Property Short answer: You can often buy your siblings’ interests without selling the property if they agree — by negotiating a buyout, using a licensed appraiser to set fair market value, and completing a proper deed transfer (with any mortgage or probate issues resolved). If they […]
Read article →Arkansas: Can an Estate Recover Money an Heir Withdrew from a Parent’s Bank Account or Credit Cards After Death?
What happens if an heir withdraws money from a parent’s bank account or credit cards after death? (Arkansas FAQ) Short answer: In Arkansas, money taken from a deceased person’s account by an heir may need to be returned to the estate unless the heir had a legal right to the funds (for example, as a […]
Read article →Buying Out Siblings’ Shares in a Parent’s Arkansas House: Process and Steps
Detailed Answer Short summary: To keep your parent's Arkansas house in the family and buy out your siblings instead of selling through probate, you will usually need to (1) determine how title currently stands, (2) establish who has authority under the will or by law (the personal representative), (3) get a current market value, (4) […]
Read article →Appointing a Guardian ad Litem for Minor Heirs Before Selling Inherited Land in Arkansas
Detailed Answer When minors inherit real property in Arkansas, a court often must protect their legal and financial interests before the property can be sold. Arkansas courts have authority to appoint a guardian ad litem (GAL) or another form of representation for minor heirs when a sale or other disposition of estate property is proposed […]
Read article →How to Get Court Approval to Sell an Inherited Home with Minor Co‑Owners in Arkansas
What to do when co-owners (including minors) inherit a home in Arkansas — court approval to sell Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Arkansas attorney who handles probate and guardianship matters. Detailed answer […]
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