Author Archives: Beau Britton
How Property Can Be Transferred Outside of Probate in Arkansas
Probate is the court-supervised process of distributing a deceased person’s assets according to their will or otherwise by state law. Probate can be time-consuming, expensive and even contentious. Many Arkansas families wish to avoid it so their property can pass smoothly and privately to loved ones. Fortunately, Arkansas law recognizes several tools that allow property… Read More »
What Causes Swimming Pool Injuries and Who May Be Liable
Swimming pools offer a refreshing escape from the heat and often serve as activity centers for families and friends, especially during the warm months. However, these inviting venues waters can disguise potential dangers that can lead to serious injuries or even fatalities. By understanding the risks associated with swimming pools and the legal responsibilities of… Read More »
Why You Need a Will Even if You Have a Living Trust
A living trust is a popular estate planning tool that people often see as an alternative to a last will and testament. A trust lets you manage your assets during your lifetime while designating beneficiaries to receive them directly upon your death. A trust offers flexibility, privacy and control, allowing you to serve as trustee… Read More »
The Need for Due Diligence in a Business Acquisition
Due diligence is a comprehensive appraisal of a business undertaken by a prospective buyer, especially to establish its assets and liabilities and evaluate its commercial potential. It is a critical process that involves thorough investigation, verification, and analysis before finalizing a business acquisition. The essence of due diligence lies in mitigating risk. When one business… Read More »
Using a Living Trust as Part of Estate Planning
A living trust is a useful component of estate planning. It is designed to manage and protect assets during a person’s lifetime and to ensure a smooth transfer of those assets after death. Understanding the intricacies of a living trust, its advantages, and its interaction with a will is essential for anyone looking to establish… Read More »
Proving Another Driver Was Primarily at Fault for an Accident
In Arkansas, proving fault is essential to recovering damages from another party following an auto accident. Arkansas operates under a comparative fault system, meaning that the amount of compensation an accident victim can receive is directly influenced by their degree of fault in the incident. Understanding this legal framework is important to recovering damages after… Read More »
How Arkansas Law Has Gotten Tougher on DWI Repeat Offenders
If you’ve been arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in Arkansas, you’re understandably feeling stressed about the consequences. And you may have good reason. State law on DWI has become more intolerant in recent years, particularly for people with prior convictions. This makes it of critical importance to devise the strongest possible defensive strategy…. Read More »
Understanding Arkansas Law’s Presumption in Favor of Joint Custody
At one time, Arkansas courts deciding on child custody generally favored keeping children with their mother unless she was an unfit parent. But this approach has been abandoned. Arkansas law now provides for granting joint custody whenever possible, based on the policy that having both parents take an active role creates a stable and supportive… Read More »
Understanding How COVID-19 May Have Affected the Value of Your Estate
The economic and personal upheaval triggered by the COVID-19 outbreak is likely to warrant a review of your estate plan, no matter how thorough you think it is. As Americans cope with health fears and financial volatility, it’s worthwhile to determine whether a will, trust, advance medical directive or other legal instrument needs to be… Read More »
Will You Get Property Tax Relief Due to the COVID-19 National Emergency?
Governments and even some private businesses have worked to ease the burden on people who are struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For people who are concerned about losing their home after being laid off or seeing their business revenue plummet, programs have been established to offer rent and mortgage relief. While many will… Read More »