If you’re making an estate plan in Arkansas, start here. Learn how to make a will, trust, and power of attorney (POA) that are valid in your state, or get more information about estate planning and funeral laws specific to Arkansas.
How to Make a Will in Arkansas
Find out how to make a will to protect you and your family in Arkansas.
Make a Living Trust in Arkansas
Find out how to make a living trust in Arkansas.
Intestate Succession in Arkansas
If you die without a will in Arkansas, your assets will go to your closest relatives under state “intestate succession” laws.
Arkansas Restrictions on Who Can Serve as Executor
Learn the rules about who can be your personal representative in Arkansas.
Arkansas Power of Attorney Laws
A durable POA allows someone to to help you with your financial matters if you ever become incapacitated—here's how to make one in Arkansas.
Probate court proceedings can be long, costly, and confusing. Learn how Arkansas families can save time, money, and hassle
Arkansas offers a probate shortcut for "small estates." This makes it easier for survivors to transfer property left by a person who has died.
Burial & Cremation Laws in Arkansas
Arkansas has a series of laws that affect burial and cremation. Here are some of the most important ones.
Learn the rules that govern home funerals in Arkansas.
Death With Dignity in Arkansas
In 2019, Arkansas failed to pass a death with dignity law that would have allowed terminally ill patients to request life-ending medication.
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