Frequently Asked Questions

  • We offer a range of estate planning solutions designed to meet your needs including: Revocable Living Trusts, Last Will & Testaments, Beneficiary Deeds, Incapacity Planning, and Medicaid Crisis Planning. Every plan is tailored to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

  • We know meeting with a lawyer can feel intimidating. That’s not the experience we want for our clients.

    At Iglehart Legal, we believe estate planning conversations should feel comfortable, approachable, and human. When you walk through our doors, our goal is for it to feel less like sitting across from a lawyer and more like sitting down with a trusted friend who genuinely cares about your family and your future.

    We explain complex legal concepts in plain English, answer questions without judgment, and create an environment where people feel at ease. Estate planning is personal, and we believe the process should feel personal too.

  • Estate planning is the process of putting legal documents in place to protect you, your loved ones, and your wishes if something happens to you. It can include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare documents, and planning to avoid unnecessary court involvement.

  • Medicaid crisis planning involves legal strategies used when a loved one suddenly needs nursing home care but has not planned ahead. The goal is often to preserve as many assets as legally possible while helping the person qualify for benefits.

  • The cost depends on the type of planning involved. We discuss fees upfront so there are no surprises.

  • Incapacity planning prepares for situations where illness, injury, or age prevents you from making decisions for yourself. It typically includes powers of attorney, healthcare directives, HIPAA authorizations, and related documents.

  • Probate is the court-supervised process of settling a person’s estate after death. Depending on the circumstances, probate can be time-consuming, public, and expensive. Proper planning can often simplify or avoid it.

  • A Last Will and Testament is a legal document that allows you to state who should receive your assets after your death and who should handle your estate but generally requires probate court.

    A revocable living trust is a legal arrangement that allows you to manage your assets during your lifetime and direct what happens to them after your death, typically avoiding probate and maintaining privacy.

  • Yes. Estate planning is not just about money; it’s about making life easier for the people you love. Even modest estates can create confusion, delays, and expensive court proceedings without proper planning.

  • Absolutely. One of the most important reasons parents create estate plans is to nominate guardians and make sure children are financially protected if something unexpected happens.

  • Most estate plans should be reviewed every few years or after major life events like marriage, divorce, births, deaths, retirement, or significant financial changes.

  • We’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re ready to begin planning or simply have questions, you can reach out in whatever way feels most comfortable.

    Fill out our contact form, send us an email at tracy@iglehartlegal.com, or give us a call at (501) 203-9000.

    We’re always happy to help guide you in the right direction.