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answered on Jun 8, 2017
Yes, if it fits the requirements of a holographic Will.
28-25-104. Holographic wills generally.
When the entire body of the will and the signature shall be written in the proper handwriting of the testator, the will may be established by the evidence of at least three (3) credible... View More 
My lease states landlord is responsible for repairs. The maintenance person that works for my landlord tells me they are busy & won't do repairs. I have a letter in writing signed by my landlord stating that the repairs I mentioned, will be done within a week of the letter. That was in November
answered on May 25, 2017
You need to take your lease to a lawyer for review. In Arkansas, generally in a party to a contract materially breaches the contract, then the other party is released from performing under the contract.
I am the maternal grandmother of the minor child and my daughter is homeless and using drugs. The child has been residing with me for over 3 months. Can I legally be a temporary guardian in arkansas? I am not convicted of any violent crimes nor have I had a history of drug use or criminal activity... View More
answered on May 25, 2017
The only way to be a guardian is to be pardoned by the governor. You can look at § 28-65-203. Qualifications of guardian
http://law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/2016/title-28/subtitle-5/chapter-65/subchapter-2/section-28-65-203/
(a) A natural person who is a resident of this state,... View More
answered on May 25, 2017
You are still a felon in possession. You need to hire a lawyer to assist you.
My home has been broken into. Repairs aren't being done. My lease states landlord is responsible for repairs. I have in writing signed by landlord that repairs I told him about (In writing) would be done within a week of his reply. That was Nov 12, 2016. My car was broken into, vandalized... View More
answered on May 25, 2017
You need to take your lease to a lawyer for review. In Arkansas, generally in a party to a contract materially breaches the contract, then the other party is released from performing under the contract.
answered on May 25, 2017
The will cannot be probated if it is 5 years after the date of death of the decedent. Depending on what type of assets they are - land, bank account, cars - you can use different documents to transfer the interest. You should contact a lawyer to assist you.
I have a good amount of land and do not want it split up and sold off, I want to keep it together. Is absolute primogeniture an option when setting up a dynastic trust?
answered on May 24, 2017
You can make whomever you want the beneficiary or trustee. If you just want the oldest child to inherit, that is fine and you can put language in there to that effect. Make sure you are creating a trust that effectuates what you want. Do not leave it to the oldest child because "they know what... View More
I filed a motion for change of custody and contempt pro se. I served my ex via certified mail. He picked it up at the very last moment. He also filed a motion for emergency suspension of visitation and contempt about 5 hours after I filed mine and served me with a process server the very next day.... View More
answered on May 23, 2017
Counterclaims are typically used in response to Complaints. From the info in the question it appears you filed a motion. He would need to file a Response to your Motion. That being said, being served matters, technically he is should to respond to your motion and you should to respond to his.... View More
I have a default judgement against me from the credit card company, Discover.
I am filling out a schedule of assets.
The only thing I own is my vehicle.
Can it be taken from me?
answered on May 23, 2017
You can claim some of your property as exempt from judgment creditors. If your property is does not fall with the judgment creditor exemption, then you may want to file bankruptcy to protect it. In either case, you may want to talk to a lawyer about your situation.
She hasn't signed my land deed yet nor reply on adoption case is she in contempt and was it wrong laywer charged more for doing nothing
answered on May 23, 2017
You need to contact your lawyer. She is most likely in contempt to not signing over the land, but the kids are a separate issue.
answered on May 23, 2017
It depends on the Court. The prosecutor typically asks for a restraining order. You should be able to call the prosecutor and ask.
My loan is robo signed. I have a copy of no endorsement or notory. Just my name on a blank paper. Is it possible to stop eviction? Can attourney stop eviction?
answered on May 23, 2017
Yes. You need to consult with a lawyer. You may be able to stop the foreclosure as well.
we were under the impression the closing lawyer would handle paying the estate bills. We need to know what the legal process is now that house is sold to disburse the money to pay all debts before dividing the remaining.. My sister and I are co executors
answered on May 22, 2017
The person in charge of the estate. Was someone appointed as personal representative (executor or administrator)?
I received a judgement against my husband in divorce for $17,000.i filed it with the county clerk so that if he sold any property it would show up like a lien. He did a quick claim title over to another guy for a house he owned. I want my money and want to file a lis pendens so that nothing can be... View More
answered on May 22, 2017
You need to contact an attorney and send him all the paperwork to look over. Then they can help you.
Payment would be 135 weekly I make 430 net weekly. I pay 225 rent weekly in a motel.
answered on May 22, 2017
If you want to counterclaim for visitation, you should. If you net 430 and have 2 children you should pay 135 a week in child support. Do you have any other child support you are paying? If so, that may lower it.
One of my 2 sons has no contact with me, no one in family even has his phone number or address. I loaned him $ a few years ago and never received repayment. I figured that would be his share, so the rest is distributed equally, 25% for the four kids. He isn't named. Now I'm wondering... View More
answered on May 22, 2017
In Arkansas a child not named can be deemed to be forgotten, not disinherited. The best practice is to name all your children and specifically disinherit the one you wish to. You can do this by stating you are disinheriting the child or leaving them your love and affection.
There is no will and this person is in no way someone that inherits anything based on Arkansas's state law. And the heirs that will be a part of the probate process do not want this person in the home or on the property.
answered on Apr 3, 2017
Do they inherit under the will? They most likely should pay rent, but a court would look to see if it is best for the estate for the person to live there.
My father passed away without a will. He has two adult children and is not married. His estate is under 100,000. Is it better to use a small estate affidavit or heirship? We know that the small estate affidavit requires a 45 day wait period, but can not find anything regarding a timeframe for... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2017
Yes, if you the children are getting along. If the people are not getting along the affidavit can cause some problems. Also, you must read the affidavit and make sure the estate qualifies - there is more to it than the estate being less than $100,000. No, you can not use it right away - 45 days as... View More
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