Notice of Appointment As [Administrator] [Administratrix]

Where to get the official form

The official version of Notice of Appointment As [Administrator] [Administratrix] 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:

How to file Notice of Appointment As [Administrator] [Administratrix] in Arkansas

1. Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Notice of Appointment As [Administrator] [Administratrix] (Form 12) when file this notice when an administrator or administratrix is appointed by the court in an intestate estate where no will was admitted to probate. 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.
2. Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Notice of Appointment As [Administrator] [Administratrix] 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.
3. 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.
4. Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Notice of Appointment As [Administrator] [Administratrix] 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).