Jurist Law Podcast

Estate Planning Essentials in Arkansas - A Guide to Your Future

In this episode of the Jurist Law Podcast, hosts Kimbrough Stevens and Shane Cox, alongside Matt Skye, discuss the importance of estate planning in Arkansas. They emphasize that regardless of the size of your estate, it is crucial to protect your assets during your lifetime and for your heirs. The conversation highlights common misconceptions about planning and the potential pitfalls families face when proper estate planning is neglected. Kimbrough shares insights on how effective estate planning serves as a foundation for asset protection, particularly in the context of elder law, ensuring individuals do not outlive their financial resources. Tune in to learn how to safeguard your legacy and prepare for the future.
 
Timestamps:
[00:01:57] Estate planning for everyone.
[00:04:50] Importance of Estate Planning.
[00:09:06] Trust vs. Will in Estate Planning.
[00:10:56] Legal documentation vs. intentions.
[00:14:06] Trusted advisor in estate planning.
 
About the Show
The Jurist Law Podcast features legal experts Kimbro Stephens and Shane Cox from the Jurist Law Group. Focusing on estate planning, elder law, and asset protection, the podcast aims to provide clear, actionable insights into topics that impact families and individuals navigating later-in-life care, Medicaid, probate, and estate planning. Hosted by Matt Sky, each episode dives into legal issues affecting Arkansans, offering practical advice to listeners seeking to protect their assets and plan for the future.

Arkansas Probate Unraveled: Dispelling Myths and Confusion

In this episode of the Jurist Law Podcast, hosts Kimbrough Stevens and Shane Cox, along with Matt Skye, delve into the common misconceptions surrounding probate. They clarify that probate is a public circuit court process that occurs upon an individual's passing, regardless of whether a will exists. The hosts emphasize that having a will does not prevent probate; instead, it outlines the deceased's intentions regarding asset distribution. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the role of wills in probate proceedings and the importance of understanding how assets are managed after death. Tune in to learn more about navigating the complexities of probate and estate planning.
Timestamps:
[00:02:03] Probate as an IRS audit.
[00:04:24] Avoiding probate through estate planning.
[00:10:36-00:10:46] Disagreements among heirs.
[00:12:55] Importance of hiring an attorney.
[00:14:32] Probate avoidance strategies.
About the Show
The Jurist Law Podcast features legal experts Kimbro Stephens and Shane Cox from the Jurist Law Group. Focusing on estate planning, elder law, and asset protection, the podcast aims to provide clear, actionable insights into topics that impact families and individuals navigating later-in-life care, Medicaid, probate, and estate planning. Hosted by Matt Sky, each episode dives into legal issues affecting Arkansans, offering practical advice to listeners seeking to protect their assets and plan for the future.

Demystifying Medicaid: Arkansas Estate Planning Attorney Breaks Down the Basics

In this episode of the Juris Law Podcast, hosts Kimbrough Stephens and Shane Cox share their journeys into the field of elder law. Kimbrough reflects on his experience caring for his mother during her battle with liver cancer, which inspired him to focus on elder law after realizing the complexities involved in securing care and protecting assets. Shane, who joined Kimbrough in Little Rock in 2006, discusses his initial interest in law and how it evolved into a passion for helping the elderly. Together, they emphasize the importance of navigating long-term care and estate planning, drawing from their experiences to offer insights into providing better support for families dealing with these issues. Tune in to learn more about their rewarding careers and the critical work they do at Juris Law Group.
 
Timestamps:
[00:01:55] Understanding Medicaid complexities.
[00:04:03] Medicaid application procedural denial.
[00:06:37] Medicaid application misconceptions.
[00:10:49] Elder planning and Medicaid advice.
[00:15:25] Importance of having an attorney.
[00:16:36] Medicaid rules in nursing homes.
 
About the Show
The Jurist Law Podcast features legal experts Kimbro Stephens and Shane Cox from the Jurist Law Group. Focusing on estate planning, elder law, and asset protection, the podcast aims to provide clear, actionable insights into topics that impact families and individuals navigating later-in-life care, Medicaid, probate, and estate planning. Hosted by Matt Sky, each episode dives into legal issues affecting Arkansans, offering practical advice to listeners seeking to protect their assets and plan for the future.