Arkansas Probate Requirements
Arkansas probate requirements: small estate threshold $100,000, creditor notice 2 months from first publication, Probate Court or Circuit Court. Updated guidance for executors.
Key probate facts for Arkansas
| Small estate threshold | $100,000 |
|---|---|
| Will filing deadline | 30 days after death, $25 penalty for late filing |
| Probate petition deadline | 5 years from death |
| Creditor notice period | 2 months from first publication |
| Inventory deadline | 60 days after appointment |
| Executor residency | Non-residents must appoint resident agent |
| Bond required | Yes, unless waived in will |
| Executor compensation | Up to 10% on first $1,000, 5% on next $4,000, 3% on amounts over |
| Estate / inheritance tax | No |
| Community property | No |
| Homestead protection | Up to $43,000 or 160 acres |
| Vehicle transfer | Affidavit for estates under $100,000 |
| Probate court | Probate Court or Circuit Court |
Sources
- Arkansas Judiciary — Probate
- Arkansas Code Title 28 (Wills, Estates, and Fiduciary Relationships)
- IRS — Estate & Gift Tax
- Social Security Administration — Survivors Benefits
- USA.gov — What to Do After Someone Dies
- American Bar Association — Real Property, Trust & Estate Law
This summary is for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. Probate procedures change; verify with the Probate Court or Circuit Court or a licensed Arkansas attorney.