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I have power of attorney over my husband's financial matters and his healthcare directives are in place. We live in Arkansas, and I am considering guardianship due to his Alzheimer's diagnosis. I want to know the legal processes and requirements for obtaining guardianship over personal... View More 
answered on Apr 28, 2025
Hi, there! I am sorry to hear that your husband has been diagnosed with Alzheimers. Having both a financial Power of Attorney and healthcare directives in place shows how deeply you care and how well you’ve planned for your husband’s needs. In Arkansas, because you already have these... View More
My dad passed away, and there is supposed to be a will that includes his kids and grandchildren. However, his fourth wife claims she gets everything. The will is likely in her possession, but it isn't registered with the courts, and we are not allowed at the house to look for it. We don't... View More
answered on May 7, 2025
I'm sorry for your loss. In Arkansas, if you believe a will exists but is being withheld, you can file a petition with the probate court in the county where your father lived. The court can compel the person suspected of holding the will—such as your father’s wife—to produce it. Even if... View More
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