Wills and Trusts
Planning your estate through the use of a will or trust allows you to decide how your property will be distributed upon your death. For clients with high net worth…
Grandparents and Grandchildren: When is a guardianship an option?
Today, more often than ever, grandparents are finding themselves in the difficult position of providing the primary care and support for their grandchildren. Grandparents in Arkansas and nationwide become parenting-grandparents…
Firm Investigates Oreck Halo Vacuum and Air Purifier
The law firm is currently investigating the Oreck Halo Vacuum Cleaners and Oreck Pro Shield Plus Air Purifiers. On April 7, 2011 Oreck reached an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission in which it agreed to…
What is a materialman or mechanic lien?
So you have done some work on a house with the expectation of getting paid, but for whatever reason the owner of the house refuses to pay what he or…
When Is An Injured Worker Entitled To Workers Compensation?
Workers Compensation Coverage: Contractors, Subcontractors, and Employees – Oh My When a person is injured at work and the injury was sustained in the course of employment, the injured worker…
Grandparents and Grandchildren: When is a guardianship an option?
Today, more often than ever, grandparents are finding themselves in the difficult position of providing the primary care and support for their grandchildren. Grandparents in Arkansas and nationwide become parenting-grandparents…
Usury: What is an illegal interest rate in Arkansas?
Usury is defined by Black’s Law Dictionary as “…the charging of an illegal rate of interest.” In Arkansas, Courts have held that usury occurs when a lender charges more than…
What To Do When a Loved One Dies?
What To Do When A Loved One Dies After a loved one dies it is never easy to make decisions concerning what to do with his or her estate. Miller,…
Can the death penalty be imposed for an “ordinary” murder?
ANSWER: No, not ordinarily. The United States Supreme Court has made it clear since 1972 that the murder must contain some special circumstance that qualifies a case for the death…
Will My Divorce Ruin Me Financially?
Differences over money are often cited as one of the primary reasons for a couple’s marriage problems. It is important for your attorney to assist you in separating emotions from…
