Generally, the statute of limitations for opening probate in Arkansas is five (5) years after the date of death. However, there are certain exceptions that may toll the running of statute of limitations under Arkansas law such as fraudulent concealment of a Will or participation in the concealment of a Will. The five (5) year statute of limitations means that if the person passed away more than five (5) years ago, then opening probate is no longer an option and the estate would have to be administered by a different route, usually an affidavit of heirship which will take the property to the certain heirs according to the Arkansas laws of intestacy.
Located in Batesville, Melbourne, and Heber Springs, Arkansas, and serving all of Arkansas, Reeves Law Firm stands ready to handle any civil, estate, family law, guardianship, personal injury, probate, or any other litigation matters that may arise.
Reeves Law Firm primarily serves Independence County (Batesville), Jackson County (Newport), Sharp County (Ash Flat, Highland, Cherokee Village), Lawrence County (Walnut Ridge), Cleburne County (Heber Springs, Greers Ferry, Fairfield Bay), Izard County (Melbourne), Stone County (Mountain View), White County (Searcy), and Baxter County (Mountain Home).
Give us a call in Batesville, Arkansas, at (870) 793-0021
Give us a call in Heber Springs, Arkansas, at (501) 302-8383
Give us a call in Melbourne, Arkansas, at (870) 291-9374
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