Crippen Legal Services

Crippen Legal Services Small town Arkansas attorney practicing family law and estate planning. Present, prepared, and honest. Our small size increases our availability.

Helping people navigate change and protect their future with clarity and care. Crippen Legal Services is a small-town law firm focused on meeting you when and where it is convenient for you. Our reasonable retainers and payment plans allow more people to access the judicial system.

Not everything belongs in a will.A simple list signed, dated, and kept with your will can instruct your family about wha...
06/16/2026

Not everything belongs in a will.

A simple list signed, dated, and kept with your will can instruct your family about what you want done with sentimental items. It's often the part that keeps families from arguing over the small things that mean a lot.

Visit our website to request an appointment if you want help putting this together.

Probate moves at different speeds for different families, and a lot of it comes down to preparation.Estates with organiz...
06/14/2026

Probate moves at different speeds for different families, and a lot of it comes down to preparation.

Estates with organized paperwork, located accounts, and clear titles tend to move more predictably. Those without can stall at steps that could have been avoided.

Send us a message if you're navigating probate and want to understand what to focus on first.

A living will puts your medical wishes in writing, but families also need to know who has legal authority to speak to do...
06/11/2026

A living will puts your medical wishes in writing, but families also need to know who has legal authority to speak to doctors and make decisions if you can't.

That part is often missed, and it can create stress in the moment.

Call us if you want to make sure your medical planning is fully covered.

The estate planning process is simpler than most people expect.We meet, we draft, we review it with you, then we sign. F...
06/09/2026

The estate planning process is simpler than most people expect.

We meet, we draft, we review it with you, then we sign. For most clients, that's about two weeks start to finish. The part that takes longer is waiting for something to happen.

We're here when you're ready to get started.

When someone passes away without a will, Arkansas law decides who inherits, and it doesn't ask what the family expected....
06/07/2026

When someone passes away without a will, Arkansas law decides who inherits, and it doesn't ask what the family expected.

Everyone agreeing on what should happen isn't the same as the court deciding what happens for your family and your things. A will keeps things clearer for the people you leave behind.

Visit our website to request an appointment if you want to set one up.

One thing people don't realize is how much the title on a house matters.The deed can affect what happens next, who has a...
06/05/2026

One thing people don't realize is how much the title on a house matters.

The deed can affect what happens next, who has authority, and whether court steps are needed. It's worth checking how your home is titled before making assumptions.

Send us a message if you want help understanding what your deed means.

Summer fills up before you realize it. Vacations, travel, unexpected stretches away from home. A durable power of attorn...
06/03/2026

Summer fills up before you realize it. Vacations, travel, unexpected stretches away from home.

A durable power of attorney is what gives someone you trust the legal authority to handle bills, banking, and paperwork if you can't. Getting it in place before you need it is the whole point.

Call us if you want to get this handled.

The best estate plan doesn’t help if nobody can find it. Keep your documents somewhere safe, and let the right person kn...
05/30/2026

The best estate plan doesn’t help if nobody can find it.

Keep your documents somewhere safe, and let the right person know where they are and who to call if something happens. This simple step saves families a lot of stress later.

Visit our website to request an appointment if you want help setting everything up.

Planning is usually a short, manageable process. Probate can involve months of required steps, deadlines, and follow up....
05/28/2026

Planning is usually a short, manageable process. Probate can involve months of required steps, deadlines, and follow up.

Getting documents in place now is one practical way to reduce the workload your family may carry later.

Call us if you want to get this handled.

A lot changes in a year. Marriage, divorce, new grandbabies, new property, health changes, moving, or a death in the fam...
05/25/2026

A lot changes in a year.

Marriage, divorce, new grandbabies, new property, health changes, moving, or a death in the family can all mean your documents need updates.

Reviewing your plan once a year keeps things aligned with real life.

Send us a message if you want us to review what you have.

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120 Belle Avenue
Fort Smith, AR
72901

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+14792591756

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