About Form 19: Appraisal
Appraisers certify the full and fair value of real estate and personal property belonging to a decedent's or ward's estate under oath for court proceedings.
When you'd use it: When personal representatives or guardians need to sell real estate of a decedent or ward, or when the court requires an appraisal of personal property.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Form 19: Appraisal 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 Form 19: Appraisal in Arkansas
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Form 19: Appraisal (Form 19) when personal representatives or guardians need to sell real estate of a decedent or ward, or when the court requires an appraisal of personal property. 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 Form 19: Appraisal 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 Form 19: Appraisal 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).