Arkansas: Proving a Zero Balance and Closing a Spouse’s Estate
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Arkansas, to show an estate had a zero balance and obtain a formal court order closing your spouse’s estate you must (1) determine whether formal probate administration is required, (2) gather and document financial records showing that assets are exhausted or that no assets exist, (3) handle creditor notice and […]
Read article →Arkansas — Using a Small‑Estate Affidavit Instead of Formal Probate
Quick answer Short answer: Under Arkansas law, you can sometimes avoid a full formal probate by using the state's small‑estate affidavit procedure to collect certain personal property of a decedent who died intestate, but only if the estate meets the statutory eligibility rules and limits. A small‑estate affidavit does not substitute for formal probate in […]
Read article →Arkansas: What Happens If Mediation Fails in a Partition and Probate Dispute
What to expect after mediation fails in a partition and probate dispute in Arkansas Disclaimer: This article provides general information about Arkansas procedure and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Arkansas attorney about your specific situation. Detailed Answer — next steps if mediation doesn’t resolve a partition or probate dispute If mediation does not […]
Read article →How to Open Probate in Arkansas for a Sibling’s Estate When You Live Out of State
Opening Probate in Arkansas for a Sibling’s Estate When You Live Out of State Disclaimer: This is general information and not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For guidance about your specific situation, contact a licensed Arkansas attorney or the local probate court. Detailed answer: How the probate process works from out of state […]
Read article →How to Settle a Parent’s Estate in Arkansas and Handle Out‑of‑State Property
How to Settle a Parent’s Estate in Arkansas and Handle Out‑of‑State Property Short answer: If your parent died domiciled in Arkansas, open probate in the Arkansas county where they lived to appoint whoever will administer the estate. For real estate or other probate assets located in another state, you will usually need a separate (ancillary) […]
Read article →Arkansas: Reimbursing an Appraisal Before an Estate Buyout
When a co‑owner must reimburse an appraisal before completing an estate buyout — Arkansas guidance Detailed Answer This section explains, in plain language, what typically happens in Arkansas when one heir pays for a recent appraisal and then seeks to finalize a buyout of another heir’s share of estate property. Who pays for an appraisal? […]
Read article →Arkansas — How to File and Record a New Deed After a Spouse’s Death so a Child Becomes Owner
How to transfer real property after your wife's death so a child becomes the owner (Arkansas) Short answer: The exact steps depend on how title was held before your wife's death. If the property was owned with a right of survivorship, title may pass automatically to the surviving owner(s) and you will usually only need […]
Read article →How to File and Split a Wrongful Death Settlement in Arkansas
Detailed Answer — How to make sure a wrongful death settlement is filed and split as agreed under Arkansas law Short overview: A wrongful death settlement in Arkansas can involve multiple legal pieces: who may bring the claim, whether there is a separate survival action for the decedent’s estate, resolving liens/claims, preparing a written settlement […]
Read article →Do I Need a Transfer-on-Death Deed or POD Designation in Arkansas?
Do you still need a transfer-on-death deed or a payable-on-death designation if your will leaves everything to your daughter? Short answer Yes — often you should consider a transfer-on-death (TOD) deed for real estate and a payable-on-death (POD) or beneficiary designation for bank and investment accounts even if your will leaves all your property to […]
Read article →How to Transfer a Parent’s House When They Die Intestate — Arkansas
FAQ: Transferring Real Property When a Parent Dies Without a Will in Arkansas Short answer: If a parent dies without a will (intestate) in Arkansas, you generally must open a probate administration (or use a small‑estate procedure if eligible), establish the heirs, obtain authority from the probate court (letters of administration), and then use the […]
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