by RSA Law Group | Jun 8, 2020 | Blog
Did you know that June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month? The annual campaign is a tremendous opportunity for seniors, their families, and caregivers to partner with health care and legal communities across the country. It is an occasion to raise awareness...
by RSA Law Group | May 25, 2020 | Blog
Each year, millions of Americans care for ill or aging relatives, without being paid. Even so, many use their own money to cover caregiving costs. These reports show that more than 40% of family caregivers spend at least $5,000 on these expenses. Roughly 25% report...
by RSA Law Group | May 20, 2020 | Blog, Estate Planning
Not all that long ago, senility was accepted as a general term for a significant loss of cognitive skills often seen in older individuals. Today, this is no longer the case. Now “dementia” is the term used to describe certain maladies resulting in the degeneration of...
by RSA Law Group | Mar 30, 2020 | Blog, Estate Planning
Last year, Congress passed a sweeping retirement reform known as the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019, or SECURE Act. The legislation is intended to help more Americans obtain retirement assets by expanding access to “tax-advantaged”...
by RSA Law Group | Mar 23, 2020 | Blog, Probate
Did you know, according to a recent survey, less than one-third of Americans have any form of estate planning today? Or that, for those who have taken the step to plan forward, a last will and testament is all they have? While a will can be a critical part of your...
by RSA Law Group | Feb 17, 2020 | Estate Planning
There may be times when changes are needed to an estate plan. As life changes, Arkansas residents may be tempted to make estate planning changes on their own, but doing so may come with a number of problems down the road. It’s true testators can make their own...
by RSA Law Group | Feb 17, 2020 | Trusts
Most Arkansas residents want to leave something behind for their families after their passing. Fortunately, individuals can utilize estate planning opportunities to detail how they want their legacies to live on. In particular, trusts can be useful tools for ensuring...
by RSA Law Group | Feb 17, 2020 | Trusts
Arkansas residents often choose different estate planning tools to help them get their final affairs in order. Some parties may choose to plan simply, and others may want to ensure that they leave behind as many details as possible. Trusts are commonly used in these...
by RSA Law Group | Feb 17, 2020 | Trusts
When exploring the various ways in which Arkansas residents can create comprehensive and effective estate plans, some may overlook certain planning tools. In particular, it is not uncommon for people to think that they do not need trusts for their plans. However,...
