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1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Arkansas on
Q: Can't get my car registration changed over due to my uncle not paying HIS lawyer. Probate is final through the court.

My uncle hired a lawyer on his own to appoint himself administrator of parents estate. My mom and aunt then hired a lawyer to petition against him. Judge appointed a unbiased administrator who just happens to be prosecuting attorney for county. The probate was final in court. The estate paid the... View More

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answered on Aug 30, 2018

Most states have what they call an affidavit of heir ship that you can fill out showing you as the heir. I am assuming that your uncle gave you the car by will?

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Q: My father died august 10. I am the executor and the only beneficiary of the will. He has 4 small lots. Does probate have
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answered on Aug 28, 2018

If you are the sole heir and only child you may be able to do an Affidavit of Small Estate.

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Q: My husband died last month. Do you have to file a will for probate?

We only have a house which we still owe for.

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answered on Mar 22, 2018

If you and your husband were both named on the deed to the property, as his surviving spouse, the land is yours. If you were not, you should see an attorney who can advise you on how to go about getting title to the real estate.

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Q: my mother died in may she had no will i want to know what to do to get her home and car and land in my name

my mother died in may she owned a house and some land in ulm ar prairie county, but the home she owned her sister lives in and the truck my mother owned her sister has, The house my mother lived in is in her sister name and the car my mother drove is in her sister name my mother's home and... View More

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answered on Oct 10, 2017

You should see an attorney right away to first find out if the value of your mother's estate is such that an Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate could be filed instead of a full probate matter. Once that is determined, the attorney can assist you in filing the correct documents. If you... View More

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Q: I was asked to sign an entry of appearance, waiver of notice and accountings. Is this standard for an estate in probate?
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answered on Sep 27, 2017

As long as you do not contest the appointment of the proposed person to be the administrator of the estate and you trust them to distribute the assets of the estate according to the wishes of the deceased or according to state law if there is no will, it is certainly a standard practice for you to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Arkansas on
Q: reason idgnities intolerable, judge say insufficient grounds, can I attach

To the plaintiff deposition as an addendum, or do I need a specific form in arkansas ?

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answered on Dec 13, 2016

You need a specific form. Since you have already started your divorce yourself, you may be able to find an attorney that will only draft the documents you need to finish for a small fee.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Arkansas on
Q: My wife still owns property In Mount home Arkansas with her ex husband, but the mortgage is in her name. He is selling

He asked for a quit deed which she did to get the property out her name. What happens next

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answered on Nov 10, 2016

If she gave him a Quitclaim Deed to the land and he filed it of record in the Circuit Clerk where the property is located, she is not entitled to any proceeds from the sale of the land. When the sale happens, the outstanding mortgage will be paid in full and she will no longer be liable to the... View More

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Q: My stepmom signed a disclaimer to any and all of my deceased fathers assets.

There is a trust done as well and we thought the last two houses would be included in that trust. The lawyer found that her name is on the last two houses on the deeds. He says she now owns them outright. They also had an agreement when the houses sell, then my dad got back any and all money he put... View More

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answered on Nov 10, 2016

The attorney handling your father's estate should be able to advise you on this. He is correct that, if your dad and stepmom's names were on the deed and they were married, the real estate now belongs to her solely. You should ask your attorney about drawing up some kind of family... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation, Business Law and Employment Law for Arkansas on
Q: I want to start a topless cleaning service in Little Rock Arkansas. Is this legal?

We would offer topless cleaning in home or of a car in a home garage. We would offer topless servers for parties. Also, we would offer guys in tight underwear for women who were interested in these services. No sexual acts would be condoned/approved. Their lowest extremities (vagina, penis, or an... View More

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answered on Nov 10, 2016

Under Arkansas law 5-14-112 you might have a problem. The law reads as follows:

(a) A person commits indecent exposure if, with the purpose to arouse or gratify a sexual desire of himself or herself or of any other person, the person exposes his or her sex organs:

(1) In a public...
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1 Answer | Asked in Collections and Contracts for Arkansas on
Q: I was wondering if I can get money back I barrowed to a friend? I'm not sure what type of lawyer I would need.

I also have a letter from friend stating I would be paid back in full. Now, my friend won't even take my calls.

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answered on Nov 10, 2016

If the sum is not really large, you may be able to file in small claims court in your city or county. Hopefully, you have some evidence that the money was given and there was an intention of paying it back. You should contact a local attorney so that he can go over what evidence of the debt you... View More

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