Arkansas Department of Human Services v. Wilson

Robert H. Dudley, Justice.

On appeal, the circuit court ruled that the Department of Human Services arbitrarily determined that Idell Wilson was ineligible for benefits under the Arkansas Medical Assistance Program. We affirm the circuit court’s ruling.

On August 1, 1986, Idell Wilson executed an irrevocable trust agreement and created the Idell Wilson Trust. The agreement designated the Farmers Bank and Trust Company as the trustee. Mrs. Wilson contributed in excess of $20,000 to the principal of the trust. Under the terms of the trust, the trustee is to manage and invest the trust property…