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Sebastian County Probate Court

Arkansas

479-782-1046

Phone

479-782-1046

Fax

479-784-1580

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In Sebastian County, Arkansas, you file a probate case with the Sebastian County probate court at 901 South B Street, Rm 205, Fort Smith, AR 72901. You can reach the court at 479-782-1046. Below you'll find 2 filing fees, 8 downloadable Arkansas probate forms and the office hours.

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Court Location & Contact

Address

901 South B Street, Rm 205, Fort Smith, AR 72901

Fax

479-784-1580

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Filing Fees

Sebastian County, Arkansas

Fee TypeAmount
Adoption$165.00
General Filing Fee$25.00

Probate Forms Library

8 Arkansas probate forms (plus 44 federal forms).

Every Sebastian County form, with a short summary and the official source →
4163 — Widow/Widower's AffidavitcountyDownload
COVERSHEET 101- PROBATEArkansas JudiciarystateDownload
Form 17. [Caption] INVENTORY OF DECEDENT'S ESTATEArkansas JudiciarystateDownload
Form 18. [Caption] AFFIDAVIT TO CLAIM AGAINST ESTATE IArkansas JudiciarystateDownload
Navigating the Game of Life Through Probate CasesArkansas JudiciarystateDownload
Probate Benchbook 2022.pdfArkansas JudiciarystateDownload
PROBATE PROCESSINGArkansas JudiciarystateDownload
PROBATE PROCESSINGArkansas JudiciarystateDownload
Federal forms (IRS, SSA, VA) · 44
1041 — Accumulation Distribution for Certain Complex TrustsfederalDownload
1041-T — Allocation of Estimated Tax Payments to BeneficiariesfederalDownload
1041 — Alternative Minimum Tax — Estates and TrustsfederalDownload
Application For Burial BenefitsfederalDownload
SSA-4 — Application for Child's Insurance BenefitsfederalDownload
SF 2800 — Application for Death Benefits (CSRS)federalDownload
SF 3104 — Application for Death Benefits (FERS)federalDownload
Application For DIC, Survivors Pension And/Or Accrued BenefitsfederalDownload
SS-4 — Application for Employer Identification NumberfederalDownload
706 — Application for Extension of Time To File a Return and/or Pay U.S. Estate TaxesfederalDownload
SSA-10 — Application for Widow's or Widower's Insurance BenefitsfederalDownload
1041 — Beneficiary's Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc.federalDownload
1041 — Capital Gains and Losses (Estates and Trusts)federalDownload
706-CE — Certification of Payment of Foreign Death TaxfederalDownload
FE6 — Claim for Death Benefits (FEGLI)federalDownload
VA40-1330 — Claim For Standard Government Headstone Or MarkerfederalDownload
SF 2818 — Continuation of Life Insurance Coverage as AnnuitantfederalDownload
FE7 — Designation Of Beneficiary (FEGLI)federalDownload
SF 2823 — Designation Of Beneficiary Federal Employees' Group Life InsurancefederalDownload
FS 5336 — Disposition of Treasury Securities Belonging to a Decedent's Estate Being Settled Without AdministrationfederalDownload
8855 — Election To Treat a Qualified Revocable Trust as Part of an EstatefederalDownload
1041 — Estimated Income Tax for Estates and TrustsfederalDownload
706 — Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax (Form 706)federalDownload
706-GS — Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Return for DistributionsfederalDownload
706-GS — Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Return for TerminationsfederalDownload
8971 — Information Regarding Beneficiaries Acquiring Property From a DecedentfederalDownload
56 — Notice Concerning Fiduciary RelationshipfederalDownload
706-GS — Notification of Distribution From a Generation-Skipping TrustfederalDownload
1041-V — Payment Voucher (Estate or Trust)federalDownload
I-360 — Petition For Amerasian, Widow(er), Or Special ImmigrantfederalDownload
2848 — Power of Attorney and Declaration of RepresentativefederalDownload
FS 1455 — Request By Owner or Person Entitled to Payment for Reissue of United States Savings BondsfederalDownload
706 HAS — Request for Discharge From Personal Liability Under IRC 2204 or 6905federalDownload
4810 — Request For Prompt Assessment Under Internal Revenue Code Section 6501(d)federalDownload
FS 1522 — Special Form of Request for Payment of United States Savings and Retirement SecuritiesfederalDownload
SSA-721 — Statement of Death by Funeral DirectorfederalDownload
1310 — Statement of Person Claiming Refund Due a Deceased TaxpayerfederalDownload
706-NA — U.S. Estate Tax Return for Nonresident Not a Citizen of the U.S.federalDownload
706-QDT — U.S. Estate Tax Return for Qualified Domestic TrustsfederalDownload
1041 U — U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and TrustsfederalDownload
1041-A — U.S. Information Return Trust Accumulation of Charitable AmountsfederalDownload
706-A — United States Additional Estate Tax ReturnfederalDownload
706 UNITED — United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax ReturnfederalDownload
709 — United States Gift (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax ReturnfederalDownload

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Probate in Sebastian County

Court that handles probate
Circuit Court
Simple probate
6-12 months
Complex estate
12-24 months
Arkansas small estate limit
$100,000

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Additional Notes

The Circuit Clerk's Office is the Probate Clerk and maintains the records for all probate proceedings. Probate matters are handled by the Circuit Court. The Sebastian County Courts Building is located at 901 South B Street, Rm 205, Fort Smith, AR 72901. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Office Hours

Monday-Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Common Questions

Where do I file probate in Sebastian County, Arkansas?

File with the Sebastian County probate court at 901 South B Street, Rm 205, Fort Smith, AR 72901. The court's phone number is 479-782-1046.

How much does it cost to file probate in Sebastian County?

The fees we have on record for the Sebastian County probate court are: Adoption: $165.00; and General Filing Fee: $25.00. Other fees may apply; confirm the current amounts with the clerk before you file.

When is the Sebastian County probate court open?

Listed office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

How long does probate take in Arkansas?

A simple probate in Arkansas usually takes about 6-12 months. A complex estate can take 12-24 months.

Is there a small estate option in Arkansas?

Arkansas's small estate limit is $100,000. Estates under the limit may be settled with a simpler procedure than full probate; the Arkansas probate guide explains when it applies.

Where can I get probate forms for Sebastian County?

This page links 8 Arkansas probate forms you can download as PDFs, listed under Probate Forms Library.

Probate Attorneys

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