Arkansas Estate Planning
Protect your legacy in the Natural State with a legally valid will.
Arkansas Estate Planning Rules
Creating a will in Arkansas comes with specific requirements. This page provides general information, not legal advice. Verify current requirements with a licensed attorney before relying on a generated document.
Witness Requirements
Two witnesses
Probate Threshold
Estates under $100,000 may qualify for simplified procedures.
Specific Laws You Should Know
Dower and Curtesy
Arkansas still uses the old terms "Dower" (for widows) and "Curtesy" (for widowers), entitling a surviving spouse to a portion of the real estate and personal property regardless of the will.
Holographic Wills
Arkansas recognizes holographic wills if the entire body of the will and the signature are in the testator's handwriting. Three credible witnesses must prove the handwriting in court.
Using My Last Word in Arkansas
The builder provides a printable starting point and a conservative signing checklist. It does not replace state-specific legal advice.
- Printable witness signature lines.
- General state signing reminders.
- Prompts for common estate and digital-asset decisions.