Probate in Arkansas, handled for you
Arkansas settles estates through the Circuit Court. An executor isn't strictly required to hire an attorney for an ordinary probate, though many do because the paperwork is exacting. Arkansas offers a small-estate affidavit for personal property under $50,000. Kindred handles the administration for one flat fee.
Arkansas lets you handle an uncontested probate without a lawyer. Arkansas does not strictly require an attorney for an ordinary, uncontested probate, though the Circuit Court process involves detailed filings and deadlines. Kindred handles the administrative work; if anything is contested, we flag it so you can bring in an attorney of your choosing.
The four things families ask first
Hourly / flat fee
Read moreA typical Arkansas probate runs about 8 to 14 months, driven mainly by the creditor-claim period.
Read more$50,000 (personal property)
Read moreCircuit Court, in the county where the person lived
What it could cost in Arkansas
≈ 45 hours of admin and legal work, all billed at lawyer rates.
Kindred + your attorney
Estimated difference vs. a full-service firm
$5,500
+ about 150 hours of your own time
Full-service estimated at $250–$400/hr for ~45hours; the attorney figure is an illustrative fixed fee. Illustrative only — not a quote or legal advice. Figures vary by estate. We're not a law firm; an independent attorney always handles the legal work.
Frequently asked
Do I need a lawyer for probate in Arkansas?
Not strictly — Arkansas does not require an attorney for an ordinary, uncontested probate. Kindred handles the administrative work for a flat fee. If a dispute arises, we flag it so you can bring in an attorney of your choosing. Kindred is not a law firm.
How much does probate cost in Arkansas?
No statutory percentage fee — attorneys typically bill $200-$350/hour or a flat fee. Filing fees run about $165-$250. Estates under $50,000 can use a small-estate affidavit. These are illustrative figures.
How long does probate take in Arkansas?
Typically 8 to 14 months. Creditors have 6 months from publication of notice to file claims. An inventory is due within 2 months of appointment.
Last verified July 2026. Figures are illustrative and vary by estate — not a quote or legal advice. Kindred is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice; we handle the administrative work and coordinate an independent attorney where one is legally required.
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