Ozark Trust and Estate PLLC

02/02/2026

Avoiding Probate in Arkansas:
Is a Trust Always Necessary?
Many people assume a trust is required to avoid probate.
In Arkansas, that isn’t always true.

This article explains when a trust may not be necessary, when a trust may still be the best choice, and how beneficiary deeds can be used to avoid probate and protect your assets.
https://www.ozarktrustandestate.com/blog/avoid-probate-protect-your-home-arkansas/

02/02/2026

Who Raises Your Kids If You’re Not Here?
If something happened to you, a judge would have to appoint a guardian for your kids — and someone to manage their money.
Without a plan, those decisions are made without your instructions.
Every parent should read this article to know how they can plan ahead in case the worst happens.
https://www.ozarktrustandestate.com/blog/guardianship-article/

08/05/2025

Online wills won’t stop Uncle Sam. Watch what happens when Medicaid comes knocking — and how we shut the door. 🚪

08/05/2025

You’d never aim for the pond on the course —
So why do it with your estate?
A will guarantees court, costs, and delays.
A trust keeps your family out of probate and in control.
Don’t triple bogey your estate plan.
📲 Schedule your free consult today.

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07/25/2025

07/14/2025

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.

https://medium.com//what-happens-to-your-kids-and-their-money-if-youre-not-around-4db7c1b43b1f

If you’ve been putting this off, read this. Then let’s talk.

You’re a parent. You’d do anything to protect your kids. You’re already doing it — working hard, saving, maybe even paying for life…