About Petition for Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative
To petition the court to admit a written will to probate and to appoint a personal representative to administer the decedent's estate.
When you'd use it: When a decedent has left a valid written will and the petitioner seeks court approval of the will and appointment of an executor or personal representative.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Petition for Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative 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 Petition for Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative in Arkansas
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Petition for Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative (Form 3) when when a decedent has left a valid written will and the petitioner seeks court approval of the will and appointment of an executor or personal representative. 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 Petition for Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative 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 Petition for Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative 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).