About Letters Testamentary
Authorizes an appointed executor or executrix to act as the personal representative of a testator's estate and take possession of estate property.
When you'd use it: File this form after the court appoints an executor or executrix nominated in the decedent's will and they have qualified.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Letters Testamentary 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 Testamentary in Arkansas
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Letters Testamentary (Form 11) when file this form after the court appoints an executor or executrix nominated in the decedent's will and they have qualified. 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 Testamentary 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 Testamentary 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).