James J. Burrus

James J. Burrus leads Burrus Elder Law in Harrison, Arkansas, where he advises individuals and families on elder law, estate planning, Medicaid qualification, nursing home planning, and asset protection. His practice also covers wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, guardianships, and probate. Burrus helps clients create practical plans that protect property, prepare for future care needs, and preserve family legacies in line with their values and goals.

Burrus studied at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, where he received a Top Paper award for earning the highest grade in a course. He was admitted to practice law in Arkansas in 2017. His legal education and Arkansas practice experience support his ability to evaluate planning options, explain complex requirements clearly, and help families make informed decisions about assets, healthcare, long-term care, and estate administration.

His experience includes developing estate plans that include wills, trusts, healthcare directives, guardianship provisions, and strategies to reduce probate complications. Burrus also assists with Medicaid eligibility and nursing home planning, including asset restructuring, trusts, gifting strategies, and long-term care planning. In probate matters, he guides families through estate administration, inventories, debts, taxes, asset distribution, trust administration, and disputes involving wills or inheritances, with a focus on efficiency and clear communication.

James J. Burrus is a native Arkansan who was raised in Harrison and remains committed to serving families throughout the Arkansas Ozarks. He emphasizes trust, compassion, transparency, and direct involvement by the attorney, taking time to understand each client’s circumstances before recommending a plan. By making elder law and estate planning more approachable, Burrus helps clients protect loved ones, prepare for care costs, manage probate responsibilities, and create plans that reflect their wishes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney/Owner, Burrus Elder Law
• Member, Arkansas Bar Association

Licensed State

• Arkansas
• Louisiana
• Mississippi

Education

• University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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