About Letters of Administration
Authorizes an appointed administrator or administratrix to act on behalf of and take possession of an intestate estate's property.
When you'd use it: When a personal representative has been appointed and qualified to administer an estate where the decedent died without naming a personal representative in their will.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Letters of Administration 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:
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Source: arcourts.gov
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Letters of Administration in Arkansas
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Letters of Administration (Form 10) when when a personal representative has been appointed and qualified to administer an estate where the decedent died without naming a personal representative in their will. 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 Letters of Administration 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 Letters of Administration 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).