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Arkansas Estate Planning Attorney here to help you protect and provide for those you love most.

08/29/2026

Q: "We have a prenup. We're good, right?"

A prenup is the promise. What protects your family is whether the commitments in it were actually carried out, and having someone whose job it is to verify that, every year.

Most families never have anyone check. That's the gap.

Let’s find out how you can avoid this by booking a complimentary 15-minute call.

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08/27/2026

A life insurance policy that lapses sends no notification to the beneficiary.
The first time most families find out is when they file a claim and discover the policy is gone. The policy existed. It just wasn't maintained. In Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner's case, the policy was never purchased at all.

Let’s find out how you can avoid this by booking a complimentary 15-minute call.

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08/25/2026

A year after his death, Malcolm-Jamal Warner's widow has filed suit against his mother, alleging $1.2 million in unfulfilled obligations from their premarital agreement: a life insurance policy, a Roth IRA, and annual payments the agreement required.

I see this pattern more often than people realize. The document gets signed. The follow-through doesn't happen. And the gap between the two is where family disputes begin.

Swipe through for what I would have done differently in this case, and sign up for the newsletter for the full breakdown. (Scan the QR code or link in bio)

08/22/2026

Documents are tools.

A will is a tool. A trust is a tool.

What creates real protection is a relationship with a lawyer who knows your family, and is there when something actually happens.

Let’s find out where your family stands by booking a complimentary 15-minute call.

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08/20/2026

"We already have a will. Does that mean our family is protected?" Not quite.

A will names a long-term guardian for your kids. It doesn't say who has legal authority with them in the first 72 hours. It names beneficiaries for your estate. It doesn't touch your retirement accounts or life insurance. It does nothing if you're incapacitated rather than gone.

And it doesn't stay current on its own.

Let’s find out where your family stands by booking a complimentary 15-minute call.

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08/18/2026

Most people think a signed will means their family is protected. It doesn't.

A will names who gets your stuff. It doesn't stop probate, doesn't cover you if you're incapacitated, and doesn't touch your retirement accounts or life insurance.

And if you have kids, there's a gap almost nobody plans for: the first 72 hours after an emergency, before a guardian is legally recognized, when no one may have the authority to pick your kids up or keep them safe.

August is Make-A-Will Month. It's a good nudge, but a will alone isn't a plan.

We broke down exactly what a will can and can't do, and what a real plan looks like, in this week's newsletter. Sign up to read the full post. Link in bio or scan the QR code.

08/15/2026

Here's a stat that might surprise you: only 24 percent of Americans have a will. That means if you're thinking of three people right now who haven't done their estate plan, statistically, you're probably right.

The good news is you don't need to have a big serious conversation to change that. You just need one question: 'If something happened to you tomorrow, is your family taken care of?' That question, asked by someone they trust might be what finally gets them to get moving.

August is National Make a Will Month, which means right now is the perfect time to act. If this brought someone to mind, book a complimentary 15-minute discovery call.

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08/14/2026

The most meaningful referrals I receive come from clients who've already been through the planning process. They know what it felt like, and they want that for the people they love.

If you have someone in mind, the easiest next step is to invite them to schedule a complimentary 15-minute discovery call. You don't have to convince them. You only have to open the door.

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08/13/2026

New school year, new milestones. 🍎

Watching my daughter grow up so fast is my greatest joy, but it's also a stark reminder of why I do what I do. Making sure her future is protected is everything to me.

Here’s to a wonderful and successful school year for all the students and parents out there! 💛🎒

08/11/2026

Someone you love is statistically unprotected right now. Only 24% of Americans have a will, which means the odds are 3 to 1 that it's someone in your circle.

I put together a quick guide on what actually happens when there's no plan (hint: it's not just paperwork) and the easiest, least awkward ways to bring it up with someone you care about. No script needed, just one honest question.

Swipe through, then get the full guide, the exact conversation starters, and the story behind "leave the light on for someone" in your inbox. Link in bio to sign up.

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