The figures on this page are general estimates. Laws, fees, thresholds, and prices differ by state and change often, and your own situation may change the result. Before you act, confirm the current numbers and rules for Arkansas with a licensed professional — an attorney, tax advisor, or licensed agent as appropriate. Reading this page does not create a professional relationship.
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Arkansas probate fees
| Item | Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Attorney fees | No Arkansas figure is stated in this field. The governing provision is §28-48-108.. The figure previously stated here was never verified against a statute or an independent publisher: its only source was a commercial reproduction of the code, and Arkansas law cannot be read at a primary source from the environment this page was checked in. It is recorded in data/withdrawn-figures.json as ar-attorney-fee-rule, so it cannot return to any page without failing the build. |
| Executor / personal representative fees | No Arkansas figure is stated in this field. The governing provision is §28-48-108. The figure previously stated here was never verified against a statute or an independent publisher: its only source was a commercial reproduction of the code, and Arkansas law cannot be read at a primary source from the environment this page was checked in. It is recorded in data/withdrawn-figures.json as ar-executor-fee-rule, so it cannot return to any page without failing the build. |
| Fee basis | percentage |
| Appraisal / referee | Arkansas does not use a statewide probate referee or appraiser system like California. The personal representative files an inventory (generally within two months of qualification) valuing the assets; the court may appoint appraisers if a valuation is contested or needed, but routine estates are valued by the personal representative with documentation. |
Worked example
On a $400,000 Arkansas estate made up of personal property, the statutory maximum is about $12,150: 10% of the first $1,000 ($100) + 5% of the next $4,000 ($200) + 3% of the remaining $395,000 ($11,850). The schedule is Ark. Code §28-48-108; its operative text was not reachable at a primary source on 2026-09-21, so the percentages here are unverified. Real-estate work is compensated separately, and the court can allow less than the cap.
Arkansas thresholds and deadlines
| Item | Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Small-estate threshold | No Arkansas figure is stated in this field. The governing provision is §28-41-101,. The figure previously stated here was never verified against a statute or an independent publisher: its only source was a commercial reproduction of the code, and Arkansas law cannot be read at a primary source from the environment this page was checked in. It is recorded in data/withdrawn-figures.json as ar-small-estate-note, so it cannot return to any page without failing the build. |
| Creditor claim period | No Arkansas figure is stated in this field. The governing provision is §28-40-111, §28-50-101. The figure previously stated here was never verified against a statute or an independent publisher: its only source was a commercial reproduction of the code, and Arkansas law cannot be read at a primary source from the environment this page was checked in. It is recorded in data/withdrawn-figures.json as ar-creditor-claim-period, so it cannot return to any page without failing the build. |
| Statutory floor (creditor period) | No Arkansas figure is stated in this field. The governing provision is §28-40-111, §28-50-101. The figure previously stated here was never verified against a statute or an independent publisher: its only source was a commercial reproduction of the code, and Arkansas law cannot be read at a primary source from the environment this page was checked in. It is recorded in data/withdrawn-figures.json as ar-creditor-claim-period, so it cannot return to any page without failing the build. |
| Simplified real-property transfer | Real property can be handled within the small estate affidavit procedure under Ark. Code Ann. §28-41-101 (with the required published notice), and outside probate via a recorded beneficiary deed under §18-12-608. |
| Transfer-on-death deed | No transfer-on-death deed statute for real property was found in the Arkansas statutes, and no source publishing one is cited here. The Arkansas statutes could not be read at a primary source from the environment this page was checked in, and the only source previously cited for this field was a commercial reproduction of the code. |
What passes outside Arkansas probate
These transfers are not part of the estate the fees above are calculated on:
- Beneficiary designations — retirement accounts, life insurance, payable-on-death accounts.
- Joint ownership with right of survivorship.
- Transfer-on-death deed — No transfer-on-death deed statute for real property was found in the Arkansas statutes, and no source publishing one is cited here. The Arkansas statutes could not be read at a primary source from the environment this page was checked in, and the only source previously cited for this field was a commercial reproduction of the code.
- Assets titled into a funded living trust.
Sources for this sheet
- Statutes: Ark. Code Ann. §28-48-108; Ark. Code Ann. §28-41-101; Ark. Code Ann. §28-50-101; Ark. Code Ann. §18-12-608
- State authority: Arkansas Code, Title 28 (Arkansas General Assembly)
Compiled August 15, 2026 from the sources listed above. Fee schedules, thresholds, and court costs are amended by legislatures and courts — confirm each figure against the cited statute or the Arkansas court before relying on it.
The full Arkansas guides
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How Much Does Probate Cost in Arkansas? — the full cost breakdown.
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How Much Does an Executor Get Paid in Arkansas? — the fee rule in detail.
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How Long Does Probate Take in Arkansas? — the timeline and its statutory floor.
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How to Avoid Probate in Arkansas — the transfers that pass outside it.
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How Much Does a Will Cost in Arkansas? — execution requirements and pricing.
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This sheet sets out Arkansas probate figures as published at the time of compilation. It is not legal advice. Figures and statutes change and their application depends on the specific estate. Confirm current figures with the Arkansas courts or a licensed Arkansas attorney.