The creditor claim period of 6 monthsArk. Code §§ 28-50-101, 28-50-103, 28-50-104, 28-50-105, 28-50-106, 28-1-112, 28-40-111Verified Sep 15, 2026View source runs from the first publication of the creditor notice, which follows the executor's appointment. Every claim is barred 60 monthsArk. Code §§ 28-50-101, 28-50-103, 28-50-104, 28-50-105, 28-50-106, 28-1-112, 28-40-111Verified Sep 15, 2026View source after the date of death, whether or not notice was given.
Within 60 daysArk. Code § 28-49-110Verified Sep 15, 2026View source of the personal representative's appointment.
The personal representative closes the estate by filing a verified final account (Form 20) and petitioning the court to settle the account and order distribution under Ark. Code § 28-52-105; after notice and a hearing set not earlier than 60 days out (§ 28-53-103), the court enters an order of final distribution (§ 28-53-104) and, on proof that distribution was made, an order discharging the personal representative and surety (§ 28-53-118)Ark. Code §§ 28-52-102, 28-52-103, 28-52-105, 28-52-106, 28-53-103, 28-53-104, 28-53-118Verified Sep 15, 2026View source.
Arkansas law recognizes that a person named as personal representative may refuse the appointment but prescribes no particular document. A signed written refusal filed with the court states the refusal on the record.
Not until the time for filing creditor claims has expired (6 months from first publication of the notice to creditors, § 28-50-101(a)(1)) and the final account has been on file long enough for the § 28-53-103(a) notice and hearing — set not earlier than 60 days after filing unless competent interested persons waive it (§ 28-53-103(c))Ark. Code §§ 28-53-104(a)(3), 28-53-103(a), 28-50-101(a)(1)Verified Sep 15, 2026View source.