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Our estate planning blog shares practical guidance on probate, elder law, asset protection, trusts, and other legal topics that may affect your family and future. Read the latest insights from the attorneys at WCSS Law to better understand your planning options.
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Estate & Tax Planning
Probate & Trusts Administration
Elder Law & Medicaid
Asset Protection
Business Planning
Special Needs Planning
Charitable Gift Planning
The Long-Term Care Conversation You’re Probably Avoiding — And Why You Shouldn’t
Arkansas nursing home costs, Medicaid rules, LTC insurance, and asset protection strategies explained. Learn what long-term care planning in Arkansas requires.
Is Your Trust Actually Funded?: The Most Common Estate Planning Mistake We See
A signed trust document is only the first step. If your assets aren’t titled correctly, your trust may not control anything at death. Here’s what to check.
What Changed in Estate Planning Law for 2026 — and Why It Matters
New federal rules on inherited IRAs, a permanent estate tax exemption, and expanded Arkansas trust laws mean many existing plans are worth a second look in 2026.
Big “Life Changes” Often Mean Big “Estate Plan Changes”
Some people who put together an estate plan do so when they start a family – assuming they put an estate plan together at all during their lifetime. While putting an estate plan together is a good thing to do, people make few updates once the plan has been created, despite other key life events happening over the years.
Trying times move people to get their affairs in order
Featured Post by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette One of the more memorable chapters of our family's history is a roughly 10-year swath during which my parents were on an estate planning kick; it was like nothing we'd ever seen. Both had had messy experiences after their own...