About Proof of Will
An affidavit by a subscribing witness to prove the execution and validity of an attested will or codicil when the original will did not include such proof.
When you'd use it: File with the court when an attested will lacks an original proof of will and at least one attesting witness must provide sworn testimony to establish the will's validity under Arkansas probate law.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Proof of Will 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 Proof of Will in Arkansas
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Proof of Will (Form 4) when file with the court when an attested will lacks an original proof of will and at least one attesting witness must provide sworn testimony to establish the will's validity under Arkansas probate law. 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 Proof of Will 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 Proof of Will 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).