You might. It will depend on what your father owned and how it was titled. If he owned it in his name and his name alone with no beneficiary designation, then you may need to open a probate.

You should consult an attorney if you aren't being represented by one. Look for a member of the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association--they give free consultations.

The word is "heirs". If there is a will, she doesn't have a choice whether or not it is filed in court. It is not clear what interest you have in the matter, but if they can prove that there was a will leaving the home to him, the children should insist that the will be honored and... View More

If you are one of the heirs, you can probably contest this with the court which appointed the executor.

It sounds like your busband needs to tell his attorney that he wants to dismiss the case. His attorney should do what his client requests. Good luck.

Yes, the executor can file a petition to pay himself for his services in handling the estate. The Judge will need to approve the petition. A receipt should be filed also showing that payment has been made and accepted. Good luck.

Yes. A self written will can be valid in Arkansas provided it follows the statutory requirements. In these days and times, a self written will could include the traditional holographic will, which is hand written, or a will that the testator creates and prints from their computer. Either can be... View More

The appointment of an executor in Arkansas is a function of the Court in the probate proceeding. An individual's will can nominate the preferred personal representative, and the beneficiaries of an estate can enter into a family settlement agreement that may address the personal... View More

If a person dies with no Will and has assets in Arkansas then those assets would be subject to division according to Arkansas law. In general the assets would be divided between the person's children and the person's spouse. Unless a step-child is adopted by the person, they are usually... View More

Arkansas does not have a state estate tax. An estate may owe federal estate taxes depending upon the type of assets and size of the estate. An estate may also have to pay federal and state income taxes on income after the death, until the estate has been settled. This is a general answer and may... View More

Without more information it may not be possible to answer your question. If you are referring to a fiduciary bond that may be required of the Trustee to protect trust assets, that is typically renewed annually. If you are referring to a bond held in the trust, then it depends on the type of bond,... View More

In general, if you have a child and you don't mention that child in your Will then that child may claim their statutory share of your estate. If you intend to disinherit a child then you must mention that child in your Will and you should state you intent to disinherit them. This is why it... View More