Arkansas Probate Forms
Common probate forms used during estate settlement in Arkansas. Each page explains what the form is for, where to download the official version, and how to file it.
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Acceptance of Appointment As GuardianForm Form 28Verified PDFA guardian accepts their court appointment to manage the person and/or estate of an incapacitated person when no bond is required.Acceptance of Appointment As Personal RepresentativeForm Form 8Verified PDFThe appointed personal representative formally accepts their appointment to administer an estate without posting a bond.Accounting by GuardianForm Form 31Verified PDFA guardian files this accounting to report to the court all charges, credits, disbursements, and remaining assets of the estate for a specified accounting period.Accounting by Personal RepresentativeForm 20Verified PDFA personal representative (executor/administrator) submits a detailed accounting of estate receipts, disbursements, and remaining assets for court examination and approval.Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate By DistributeeForm 16LPR-20Verified PDFAllows a distributee to collect a small estate (under $100,000) without requiring full probate administration.Affidavit to Claim Against EstateForm Form 18Verified PDFThis form allows a creditor or claimant to swear under oath that their claim against a decedent's estate is correct and to specify the amount due.Affidavit to Claim Against EstateForm Form 18Verified PDFAllows a creditor or claimant to file a sworn affidavit asserting a claim against a deceased person's estate for payment of a debt or obligation.AppraisalForm Form 19Verified PDFTo document the sworn appraisal of real estate and personal property of a decedent's or ward's estate by appointed appraisers.Bond of Personal RepresentativeForm Form 6Verified PDFSecures the personal representative's faithful administration of the estate through a penal bond with a principal and surety.Citation for Failure to Present AccountForm Form 22Verified PDFA court citation requiring a delinquent personal representative to file their estate administration account within 30 days or face attachment proceedings.Demand for Notice of Proceedings for Probate of Will or Appointment of Personal RepresentativeForm Form 1Verified PDFThis form allows an interested party to formally demand notice of any probate proceedings or personal representative appointment related to a decedent's estate.Demand for Notice of Proceedings for Probate of Will or Appointment of Personal RepresentativeForm Form 1Verified PDFAllows an interested party to demand notice of any probate proceedings or personal representative appointment for a deceased person's estate.Guardian's BondForm Form 27Verified PDFEstablishes a financial bond securing the guardian's faithful performance of duties and accounting obligations for an incapacitated person's person and/or estate.Inventory of Decedent's EstateForm Form 17Verified PDFThis form documents a complete and accurate inventory of all property owned by the decedent at the time of death, with fair market values for real estate and personal property.Inventory of Decedent's EstateForm Form 17Verified PDFTo provide a complete and accurate accounting of all real and personal property owned by the decedent at the time of death, including fair market values and encumbrances.Inventory of Ward's EstateForm Form 30Verified PDFTo document a complete and accurate inventory of all property owned by a ward at the time of the guardian's appointment, with fair market valuations.Letters of AdministrationForm Form 10Verified PDFAuthorizes an appointed administrator or administratrix to act on behalf of and take possession of an intestate estate's property.Notice of Appointment As [Administrator] [Administratrix]Form Form 12Verified PDFNotifies creditors and interested parties that an administrator or administratrix has been appointed to manage an intestate estate.Notice of Appointment As [Administrator] [Administratrix]Form Form 12Verified PDFNotifies creditors and interested parties that an administrator or administratrix has been appointed to manage an intestate estate and sets a six-month deadline for claiming against the estate.Notice of Appointment as [Executor] [Executrix] (Or [Administrator] [Administratrix] with Will Annexed)Form Form 13Verified PDFNotifies interested parties that a will has been admitted to probate and a personal representative (executor, executrix, administrator, or administratrix) has been appointed.Notice of Filing of AccountsForm Form 21Verified PDFTo notify interested persons that accounts of estate administration have been filed and provide a deadline to object.Notice of Filing of AccountsForm Form 21Verified PDFA court clerk's notice to interested persons that estate administration accounts have been filed and objections must be made within 60 days.Petition for Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal RepresentativeForm Form 3Verified PDFTo request court admission of a will to probate and appointment of a personal representative to administer the decedent's estate.Petition for Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal RepresentativeForm Form 3Verified PDFTo petition the court to admit a written will to probate and to appoint a personal representative to administer the decedent's estate.Proof of WillForm Form 4Verified PDFAn affidavit by a subscribing witness to prove the execution and validity of an attested will or codicil when the original will did not include such proof.
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