05/14/2026
Many families assume everything will automatically “go to the spouse” or “go to the kids” if they pass away without an estate plan. Unfortunately, the reality can involve probate, court involvement, Medicaid Estate Recovery, delays, and unintended consequences.
This article explains some of the issues families may face without proper planning, including probate, incapacity issues, beneficiary designations, and Arkansas Medicaid estate recovery concerns.
https://www.ozarktrustandestate.com/blog/without-estate-plan/