Misinformation or simply a lack of information could result in many Arkansas residents missing out on legal options that could be useful to them. In particular, numerous individuals may mistakenly think that they do not have enough money to create a trust when making...
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How do I include retirement assets in my estate plan?
by Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | May 31, 2021 | Estate Planning
An estate plan can do more than transfer assets, it can also reduce the tax bill. The first step is to figure out what you need for retirement. Set aside enough to cover anticipated expenses with some extra in case of surprise bills. This should include everything...
Rethinking asset distribution relating to houses, knickknacks
On Behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Apr 16, 2021 | Estate Planning
Most Arkansas parents want to make sure that their children inherit as much of their parents’ remaining estate as possible. The topic of asset distribution is something that often appeals to adult children because this can mean obtaining some valuable assets or cash...
These estate planning tools can help get affairs in order
On Behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Feb 17, 2021 | Estate Planning
Getting one’s affairs in order can mean taking different actions for different people. It can also depend on the particular situation. However, when Arkansas residents are getting older, they may think of estate planning as an important step in ensuring that their...
Concerns over estate taxes increase as election looms
On Behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Oct 20, 2020 | Estate Planning
Many people mistakenly think that having an estate plan is something that only wealthy people need. While that is not the case and anyone of any income level could benefit from having a plan, affluent individuals may have concerns that those of lower income levels do...
Current events may have some considering estate planning
On Behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Aug 24, 2020 | Estate Planning
Different events can spur individuals into thinking more closely about their end of life affairs. With the current state of global affairs, many people in Arkansas and across the country may be giving estate planning its due consideration. Whatever causes a person to...
Preparing an estate plan with minor children in mind
On Behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Apr 27, 2020 | Estate Planning
Arkansas parents considering an estate plan may need to decide who will care for minor children in the event of an unexpected emergency. Catastrophic accidents can occur, and they may result in minor children suffering serious emotional and financial injuries. ...
3 estate planning mistakes to avoid
On Behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Jan 15, 2020 | Estate Planning
Estate planning is a task that many people put off until it is too late. Even if you do not have much wealth, an estate plan can help prevent creditors and your relatives from squandering away everything that you worked so hard for and minimize probate court...
Defraying high — and growing — costs of long-term health care
On Behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Aug 23, 2017 | Estate Planning, Firm News
Leading into a health care-related blog post with the observation that long-term care costs are pricey is not exactly an earth-shattering point to note, we concede. Still, the attorneys at the Arkansas estate planning law firm of duly make...
Thorough estate planning: Have you considered your digital presence?
On Behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Aug 9, 2017 | Estate Planning, Firm News
The odds are that you have a digital presence and that, moreover, it's sizable. If you perhaps don't know exactly what such a presence signifies, we'll estimate a guess at that you can make a pretty fair guess. Especially if you are a...