Probate
Probate Lawyers with locations in Fayetteville & Little Rock, AR.
The death of a loved one or friend is one of the most stressful events we will ever experience. While going through the grieving process, making arrangements, and wrapping up affairs, it can be hard to know where to turn or what to do. The responsibilities of those taking care of their loved ones’ legacies are great, and it is completely natural to feel overwhelmed during such a tough period. Probate can seem intimidating and confusing.
At ARlaw, we can help you navigate the legal processes after your loved one’s death. We know these are some of the most difficult and confusing times one can encounter, and we treat our clients with the utmost empathy and great sensitivity during these personal journeys. Each family experience is unique, and we handle the probate process as carefully as we would handle our own family’s affairs, as gently and with as much grace as possible. We can also help you plan for paying for nursing home care for those who survive or making sure that they are protected if they can no longer make choices for themselves.
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Why Choose ARlaw Partners for Probate?
Probate can be a challenging and emotional process, particularly during times of loss. ARlaw Partners understands the intricacies of the probate process in Arkansas, and we're committed to providing you with the support and legal counsel you need during this time.
Our probate lawyers have a deep understanding of Arkansas probate laws and regulations. We work diligently to ensure that the wishes of the deceased are honored, assets are distributed correctly, and debts are settled appropriately.
Common Probate Issues & Solutions
Probate is a legal proceeding to transfer a person's property to their heirs and beneficiaries after they die. The probate judge will appoint a personal representative to administer the deceased person's estate and will approve the deceased person's last will and testament, if they had one. In Arkansas, the probate code requires estates over $100,000 to go through probate, and offers a simplified probate process for estates smaller than that.
My father/mother's estate was worth less than $100,000. Do I have to go through probate?
If your family member’s estate has a total value of $100,000 or less, and if your family member had no outstanding debts when they died, then you may be able to transfer their assets through a process known as the small estate affidavit. A small estate affidavit is still filed at the courthouse, like probate. However, it does not require the lengthy waiting period that probate does and does not require court orders signed by the judge. Be aware that if your loved one’s estate includes land, a small estate affidavit may not be the best option. Even though land can be transferred through a small estate affidavit, many title companies will not recognize the affidavit making selling the property later more difficult.
My mother or father recently died leaving property in their name. How can I get it transferred?
If a loved one dies, leaving items such as bank accounts, stocks, bonds, or real estate solely in their name, then it may be necessary to probate your loved one’s estate to gain access to the property or transfer title to it. Probate is a court process that allows a judge to oversee the transfer of someone’s property after they die to their heirs or the beneficiaries in their Will. Modern probate proceedings can be relatively short (eight to ten months). Probate may be tricky to navigate on your own, but the right attorney can help you with the process.
My father/mother passed away more than five years ago, and I never probated their estate. How do I get the land that they left in my name?
kansas has a five-year limit for probating someone’s estate after they die. After that time expires, probate is no longer an option. However, title to land (real estate) can still be transferred to someone’s surviving heirs through a court process known as a petition to determine heirship. The process does require approval by a judge and sometimes a court appearance. At the end of the process, a deed will be issued in surviving heirs’ names.
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