Arkansas: How a Probate (Without Full Administration) Can Transfer Real Property Under a Will
How a probate without full administration can transfer real property under an Arkansas will Detailed answer — overview and step‑by‑step process Short answer: In Arkansas, real property that is devised by a valid will typically transfers to the beneficiary when the will is admitted to probate and the court issues the necessary probate documents (for […]
Read article →How to Open a Deceased Spouse's Probate Estate in Arkansas to Pursue a Camp Lejeune Claim
Detailed Answer Short answer: To pursue a Camp Lejeune claim on behalf of a deceased spouse in Arkansas, you generally need to be appointed the estate’s personal representative (executor or administrator) by the appropriate Arkansas court. That appointment gives you the legal authority (often called “letters testamentary” or “letters of administration”) to pursue claims, gather […]
Read article →Challenging an Administrator’s Claim to Inherited Real Property in Arkansas
Can I challenge the administrator's claim to ownership of real property I’m entitled to inherit? This article explains how heirs in Arkansas can respond if an estate administrator asserts ownership of real property that heirs believe should pass to them. Short answer Yes. In Arkansas, an administrator holds estate property as a fiduciary for the […]
Read article →Arkansas — Who Gets Surplus Proceeds When an Owner Dies Without a Will?
What Happens to Surplus Sale Proceeds When a Property Owner Dies Intestate in Arkansas Detailed answer — how surplus proceeds are handled under Arkansas law When a property is sold (for example, after a foreclosure or a forced sale) the sale proceeds first pay the costs of sale, any mortgages, liens, and other senior claims. […]
Read article →How to File a Motion to Claim Surplus Funds After Foreclosure in Arkansas
How to claim surplus (overage) funds after a foreclosure in Arkansas — detailed steps Short answer: To ask a court to give you surplus funds left after a foreclosure sale in Arkansas, you generally must identify the sale and case, gather proof of your right (heirship, ownership, or estate appointment), prepare and file a written […]
Read article →How to Claim Surplus Funds After a Tax Foreclosure Sale in Arkansas
Can I claim surplus funds from a tax foreclosure sale on my mother’s house in Arkansas? Short answer: Possibly — if a tax foreclosure sale produced proceeds in excess of the delinquent taxes, fees, and sale costs, those surplus funds can often be claimed by the former owner or other persons with a legal interest […]
Read article →Documenting a Repossessed Vehicle While Settling an Estate in Arkansas
Step-by-step guide to documenting a repossessed vehicle for an Arkansas probate estate Disclaimer: This is educational information only and is not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. If you need legal help, contact a licensed Arkansas attorney or the probate court. Detailed Answer — what to collect, how to record it, and what Arkansas […]
Read article →Arkansas — What If a Sibling Says I Mismanaged Estate Assets for Selling Dad’s Car?
Detailed Answer: What happens if a sibling claims you mismanaged estate assets after selling your father’s car? Short answer: If you were the personal representative (executor or administrator) for your dad’s estate, you have fiduciary duties to preserve estate property, avoid self-dealing, and account for transactions. If a sibling alleges you mismanaged the estate by […]
Read article →Arkansas: How to Transfer a Deceased Parent’s Car to the Surviving Parent When the Title Is Missing
Step-by-step guide to transferring a vehicle after a parent’s death in Arkansas when the original title is missing Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Consult an attorney or the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) for help with your specific situation. Detailed answer When one spouse or parent dies and you want […]
Read article →Challenging a Probate Petition for Possession and Control of Estate Property in Arkansas
How to Object to a Probate Petition Seeking Possession and Control of Estate Property in Arkansas Detailed Answer — What you need to know and do When someone files a petition in probate court asking for possession and control of property owned by a decedent, any interested person (an heir, devisee under a will, creditor, […]
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