About Appraisal
To document the sworn appraisal of real estate and personal property of a decedent's or ward's estate by appointed appraisers.
When you'd use it: When a personal representative or guardian of an estate needs to sell real estate or personal property and the court requires an appraisal.
Where to get the official form
The official version of 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:
How to file Appraisal in Arkansas
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Appraisal (Form 19) when when a personal representative or guardian of an estate needs to sell real estate or personal property and the court requires an appraisal. 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 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 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).