Ashley Stepps

Ashley Stepps is a respected elder law and estate planning lawyer based in North Little Rock, Arkansas. She focuses on helping seniors, individuals with special needs, families, and business owners plan for the future with clarity and confidence. Her practice at Rippy, Stepps & Associates includes Medicaid planning, special needs trusts, business, probate, and estate planning law, and asset protection. She is widely known for guiding clients through complex Medicaid crisis planning and public benefits applications. She provides clear direction and practical legal solutions for clients.

Ashley earned her J.D. from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Wm. H. Bowen School of Law. She also holds a B.S. from Delaware State University. Her legal education provided a strong foundation in estate planning, public benefits law, and fiduciary representation. Through rigorous academic training and professional development, she developed the skills to manage complex applications, draft trusts, and advise families on long-term planning strategies. She graduated prepared to serve diverse communities statewide and nationally.

Ashley works closely with clients facing difficult health and financial challenges. She assists families in securing Medicaid eligibility while protecting assets whenever possible under the law. She prepares special needs trusts to safeguard benefits for disabled beneficiaries and guides guardians and trustees in fulfilling their duties. Financial institutions and attorneys often consult her for advice on judicial and administrative accountings and continued eligibility for means-tested programs. Her careful planning helps clients avoid costly mistakes and preserve long-term stability.

Ashley Stepps, as Managing Partner, provides customized counsel and clear guidance tailored to each client’s needs. She is a VA Accredited Attorney and is admitted to practice in Arkansas, Texas, and the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas. Recognized as a Rising Star in Elder Law, she is respected statewide for Medicaid crisis planning and public benefits advocacy. She also speaks regularly on elder and disability law topics and estate planning education programs for professionals.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Rippy, Stepps & Associates
• Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Arkansas Bar Association, Elder Law Section (2016-2017) (2023-2024) (2022-2023)
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association
• Board Member, Jefferson Comprehensive Care System, Inc
• Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
• Member, National Bar Association, Real Property, Trusts & Estates Section

Licensed State

• Arkansas
• Texas

Education

• University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Wm. H. Bowen School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Delaware State University
  Bachelor of Science

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