Arkansas: How Unauthorized Charges to a Parent's Estate Are Handled in Probate
Understanding Unauthorized Charges to a Parent’s Estate in Arkansas Not legal advice. This is educational information only and not a substitute for an Arkansas attorney’s advice. Short answer If someone withdraws money or charges accounts of a deceased parent without authority, the probate court and the personal representative can reverse improper payments, require an accounting, […]
Read article →Regaining Control of a Deceased Parent’s Bank and Credit Card Accounts in Arkansas
How to regain control of a deceased parent's bank and credit card accounts in Arkansas Short answer: Stop the misuse quickly, gather the documents you need, and use Arkansas probate procedures (or a small-estate affidavit if eligible) to get legal authority to deal with accounts. If someone else is using the accounts without authority, report […]
Read article →How to Secure and Inventory a Deceased Person’s House in Arkansas: Steps Before You Are Appointed Administrator
How to Protect the Home and Belongings Before You’re Appointed Administrator (Arkansas) Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This is general information about Arkansas law and common practice, not legal advice. For advice tailored to your situation, contact a probate attorney in your county or the probate clerk. Short answer If the decedent’s house is […]
Read article →How to Get Appointed Administrator of a Parent's Estate in Arkansas
Getting Appointed to Manage a Deceased Parent’s Estate in Arkansas: What to Expect Short answer: If a person dies without a will in Arkansas, the court appoints an administrator (sometimes called a personal representative) to gather assets, notify creditors, pay debts and distribute what remains to heirs under Arkansas law. To be appointed you usually […]
Read article →Arkansas: Order of Succession Among Children When a Parent Dies Without a Will
Short answer When a person dies in Arkansas without a will, their children inherit under the state intestacy rules. Surviving children (including adopted children) take the deceased’s share. If a child died before the parent but left descendants (grandchildren), those descendants generally step into the deceased child’s place and inherit that child’s share by representation […]
Read article →Arkansas: Court Approval to Sell a House to Pay a Mortgage — Steps and Checklist
Getting Court Approval to Sell Real Estate to Pay a Mortgage — Arkansas Short answer: If the house is part of a probate estate or under a court guardianship/conservatorship in Arkansas, you usually must open the appropriate court case (probate or guardianship), get appointed as the personal representative or guardian/conservator, file a petition asking the […]
Read article →Arkansas: Using Payable‑on‑Death (POD) Accounts to Pay Estate Creditors — What You Need to Know
How payable‑on‑death accounts interact with creditor claims under Arkansas law Not legal advice. This article explains general Arkansas law and steps to consider; consult a licensed Arkansas attorney before making decisions. Detailed Answer Basic rule: Payable‑on‑death (POD) accounts generally pass directly to the named beneficiary and do not become part of the decedent’s probate estate. […]
Read article →Arkansas — Late Creditor Claims After the 90‑Day Notice Period
Detailed Answer Short answer: Under Arkansas probate practice, most creditor claims presented after the 90‑day notice period are treated as untimely and may be barred. The personal representative (executor/administrator) can object and ask the probate court to disallow the late claim. In limited circumstances the court may allow a late claim for good cause, or […]
Read article →Arkansas — How to Open an Estate Bank Account Using an IRS EIN for a Deceased Parent
How to open an estate bank account using an IRS EIN for a deceased parent (Arkansas) Short answer: The personal representative (executor or administrator) appointed by the Arkansas probate court uses the estate’s Employer Identification Number (EIN) — obtained from the IRS — plus court-issued letters (Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration), the death certificate, […]
Read article →Claiming Your Share of a Parent’s Estate in Arkansas When There Is No Will
How to Claim Your Share When a Parent Dies Intestate in Arkansas Quick answer: If your mother died without a will in Arkansas (intestate), the estate passes under Arkansas intestacy law to her closest relatives. To claim your share you generally must identify the heirs, open probate (or use a small‑estate procedure if eligible), get […]
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