FAQs for Arkansas Probate

Probate laws vary state to state, so it is important that you understand the laws in your state.  There are key differences that make dealing with probate in Arkansas unique.

1. Can Probate be avoided in Arkansas?

In Arkansas, you can avoid Probate if you set up a trust for all of your assets. If there is no trust or other plans, the estate will enter the probate process in Arkansas, which can be a long process.

2. How long does Probate Take in Arkansas?

The probate process in Arkansas can be frustratingly long. It can take anywhere from 9 months to over 2 years, depending upon the complexity of the estate, the number of heirs, and the speed of the local court administering the case. If the Will is being contested, probate can drag on for even longer – sometimes taking several years. And that was pre-pandemic, so now we are seeing more delays. ProbateCash can get you funded long before the probate process is completed.

3. How can I speed up the probate process in Arkansas?

Unfortunately, there is no real way to speed up the probate process, as it is required to go through the Courts, which are currently backlogged. However, ProbateCash can be the ideal solution to access a portion of your inheritance while you wait for the estate to close and disburse. The experienced professionals at ProbateCash can guide you through the process, making it easy to get the money you need as quickly as the same day.

4. Can I get a Probate Advance in Arkansas?

Yes. ProbateCash works in all fifty states and in all of Arkansas’s counties, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Arkansas County, AR
• Ashley County, AR
• Baxter County, AR
• Benton County, AR
• Boone County, AR
• Bradley County, AR
• Calhoun County, AR
• Carroll County, AR
• Chicot County, AR
• Clark County, AR
• Clay County, AR
• Cleburne County, AR
• Cleveland County, AR
• Columbia County, AR
• Conway County, AR
• Craighead County, AR
• Crawford County, AR
• Crittenden County, AR
• Cross County, AR
• Dallas County, AR
• Desha County, AR
• Drew County, AR
• Faulkner County, AR
• Franklin County, AR
• Fulton County, AR
• Garland County, AR
• Grant County, AR
• Greene County, AR
• Hempstead County, AR
• Hot Spring County, AR
• Howard County, AR
• Independence County, AR
• Izard County, AR
• Jackson County, AR
• Jefferson County, AR
• Johnson County, AR
• Lafayette County, AR
• Lawrence County, AR
• Lee County, AR
• Lincoln County, AR
• Little River County, AR
• Logan County, AR
• Lonoke County, AR
• Madison County, AR
• Marion County, AR
• Miller County, AR
• Mississippi County, AR
• Monroe County, AR
• Montgomery County, AR
• Nevada County, AR
• Newton County, AR
• Ouachita County, AR
• Perry County, AR
• Phillips County, AR
• Pike County, AR
• Poinsett County, AR
• Polk County, AR
• Pope County, AR
• Prairie County, AR
• Pulaski County, AR
• Randolph County, AR
• Saint Francis County, AR
• Saline County, AR
• Scott County, AR
• Searcy County, AR
• Sebastian County, AR
• Sevier County, AR
• Sharp County, AR
• Stone County, AR
• Union County, AR
• Van Buren County, AR
• Washington County, AR
• White County, AR
• Woodruff County, AR
• Yell County, AR

5. Does Arkansas have an estate tax?

No, Arkansas does not have an estate tax. The following states do have an estate tax:

• Connecticut
• Illinois
• Maine
• Maryland
• Minnesota
• New York
• Oregon
• Rhode Island
• Vermont
• Washington (state)

6. Does Arkansas have an inheritance tax?

No, Arkansas does not have an inheritance tax. The following states do have an inheritance tax:

• Iowa
• Kentucky
• Maryland
• Nebraska
• New Jersey
• Pennsylvania