About Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate By Distributee
Allows distributees to collect a small estate without formal probate administration when the estate value does not exceed $100,000 and certain conditions are met.
When you'd use it: When a decedent's estate qualifies as a small estate, more than 45 days have passed since death, no administration is pending, and there are no unpaid claims against the estate.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate By Distributee 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 Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate By Distributee in Arkansas
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate By Distributee (Form 23) when a decedent's estate qualifies as a small estate, more than 45 days have passed since death, no administration is pending, and there are no unpaid claims against the estate. 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 Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate By Distributee 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 Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate By Distributee 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).