About Demand for Notice of Proceedings for Probate of Will or Appointment of Personal Representative
Allows an interested party to demand notice of any probate proceedings or personal representative appointment for a deceased person's estate.
When you'd use it: File when you have an interest in an estate and want to ensure you receive notice of probate proceedings or the appointment of a personal representative.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Demand for Notice of Proceedings for Probate of Will or Appointment of Personal Representative is published as a PDF by the Arkansas courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
Verified official PDF
Source: arcourts.gov
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Demand for Notice of Proceedings for Probate of Will or Appointment of Personal Representative in Arkansas
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Demand for Notice of Proceedings for Probate of Will or Appointment of Personal Representative (Form 1) when file when you have an interest in an estate and want to ensure you receive notice of probate proceedings or the appointment of a personal representative. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Arkansas probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Demand for Notice of Proceedings for Probate of Will or Appointment of Personal Representative carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Demand for Notice of Proceedings for Probate of Will or Appointment of Personal Representative to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Arkansas county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).