Estate planning can be tricky business: more often than not, people who want to write an iron-clad will or establish a strong trust want to both save their heirs money and ensure that their arrangements cannot easily be contested. For that reason, many people get confused as to whether they should hire a licensed attorney […]

With the presidential election season heating up, there will no doubt be a flurry of daily headlines between now and election day on November 5. A rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump seems inevitable with Trump currently leading many presidential polls among registered voters while Biden is raising and spending more campaign funds. Although […]

As everyone settles into their post-Labor Day routines, it’s a good time for investors to reflect on markets and review their financial plans for the rest of the year. August began with the sharpest market declines in two years, but major indices have rebounded with the S&P 500 only a fraction of a percent from […]

Remember when you were a kid, always asking ‘How do you know?’ about everything, like why the sky is blue or where the sun goes at night? That curiosity doesn’t go away as we get older; it just turns into different questions, like the ones we face when planning for retirement. Today, we’re digging into […]

If you’re a farmer here in Arkansas, there’s a good chance your land has been in the family for generations, and you want to ensure that it is passed down to your children. Among the most common questions Arkansans ask estate planning attorneys is how they can protect their property if they have to go […]

Introduction Investing and financial planning can seem intimidating to those who have never ventured into the realm of personal finance. However, with the right guidance, anyone can learn how to build a solid financial foundation for the future. In this blog post, we’ll cover the basics of investing and financial planning for beginners, including setting […]

How can I minimize taxes when I sell my business? When you’re planning to sell or transfer a profitable business, taxes are almost always one of the trickiest points of negotiation. After all, a business sale is like any other—whether you’re scoring a big haul or getting less than you’d hope, money is still money. […]

All is not lost if your loved one dies “intestate” (without a will). Arkansas has default inheritance rules in place for such an occurrence. Thus, if there is no will, or the decedent’s will is found to be invalid, the decedent’s heirs can still be determined and the decedent’s estate can still be probated. Only assets […]

Next up: uncover the critical mistakes many make when choosing a financial advisor. We’re cutting through the noise to highlight what often goes wrong—from misplaced trust in big names to overlooking the fine print. This episode is your essential guide to avoiding those pitfalls and making informed decisions that align with your financial goals.

Join us on our latest episode as we dive deep into essential tax-saving strategies for small business owners- from maximizing deductions and exploring valuable tax credits to choosing the right business entity and leveraging depreciation. All to help you minimize your tax burden and optimize your financial health. 

Investors and the financial media tend to focus on macroeconomic concerns such as inflation, labor markets, and the Fed. While these topics are important, history shows that the economy and markets grow over long periods of time due to technological innovation and gains in productivity. It’s for this reason that recent developments in artificial intelligence […]

Each generation is currently navigating a unique part of the retirement planning experience. With many baby boomers preparing for the transition into retirement and the early half of Generation Z taking their initial steps into the career field, these major life events come with a handful of financial planning questions. In today’s episode, we’ll share […]