Estate Planning for Lonoke, Arkansas Property Owners

For most Lonoke County homeowners, the house is what drags an estate into probate. A transfer-on-death deed or a living trust keeps it out—here is how to set up either one and record it locally.

For a Lonoke County property owner, the biggest probate risk is the home itself. Real estate is what forces most families into the Circuit Court - Probate Division. The two tools that keep a Lonoke County home out of probate are a transfer-on-death deed recorded with the Circuit Clerk, and a revocable living trust that holds title to the property.

Without a recorded beneficiary designation or a trust, Lonoke County property passes through the Circuit Court - Probate Division — even simple Arkansas probates run 6+ months and start with $165 in filing fees. Arkansas also lets owners name a transfer-on-death beneficiary on vehicle titles, which keeps cars out of the same process.

Record a Transfer-on-Death Deed in Lonoke County

A beneficiary deed names a beneficiary who receives Lonoke County property automatically at the owner's death, without probate. It is recorded with the Circuit Clerk during the owner's lifetime and can be revoked at any time.

Before recording, an Arkansas beneficiary deed is signed with notary acknowledgmentArk. Code Ann. 18-12-608Verified Aug 24, 2026View source. The deed takes effect only if it is recorded before the owner's deathArk. Code Ann. 18-12-608Verified Aug 24, 2026View source.

Where to Record Property Documents

Deeds and other real property documents for Lonoke County are recorded with the Circuit Clerk, led by Deborah Oglesby, at 301 North Center Street, Lonoke, AR 72086. Phone: 501-676-2316.

Documents submitted by mail go to P.O. Box 870, Lonoke, AR 72086-0870.

The Circuit Clerk charges $15 for the first page plus $5 for each additional page. Recording a 2-page beneficiary deed in Lonoke County comes to $20. A beneficiary deed is exempt from transfer tax.

Recording Office Record

Circuit Clerk

Lonoke County · Deborah Oglesby

Address

301 North Center StreetLonoke, AR 72086Mailing: P.O. Box 870, Lonoke, AR 72086-0870

Fax

501-676-3014
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Recording fees

Base fee (first page)$15
Each additional page$5
Transfer tax on a TOD deedExempt

Ark. Code Ann. 21-6-306

Verified September 4, 2026 · Source

Estate Planning Attorneys Serving Lonoke County

Little Rock firm serving Pulaski, Saline, Faulkner, and Lonoke counties in central Arkansas, with probate handled in the local circuit courts. For families settling an estate, partner Cade L. Cox handles probate, wills, and trust administration, ranging from simple wills to trust and tax planning. Each of the firm's attorneys has practiced in their focus area for more than a decade.

Location
8201 Cantrell Road, Suite 330Little Rock, AR 72227
Service Area
4 counties
  • Estate Planning
  • Probate
  • Trust Administration
  • Tax Planning
  • Business Law

Greg Crumpton P.A.

Solo Practice

Cabot solo practitioner serving Lonoke, Pulaski and White County families on probate, estate administration, and guardianship matters. Handles the court side of settling an estate alongside family law and civil litigation for central Arkansas clients. Established 2014; locally recognized Lonoke County attorney.

Location
206 North First St.Cabot, AR 72023
Service Area
3 counties
  • Estate Planning
  • Probate
  • Criminal Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Guardianship

Conway solo practitioner with 25+ years of experience serving Faulkner, Lonoke, and Pope County families. Drafts wills and trusts, handles estate planning and probate, and also takes Chapter 7 bankruptcy matters that often intersect with estate debts. Serves Conway, Cabot, Russellville, and nearby communities.

Location
1014 Markham St., Ste. 3Conway, AR 72032
Service Area
3 counties
  • Estate Planning
  • Probate
  • Trust Administration
  • Family Law
  • Bankruptcy

Little Rock litigation firm with a focused estate and trust litigation practice serving Pulaski County and beyond. Opens probate estates, admits wills, secures appointment of executors and personal representatives, and litigates contested trust and estate disputes for fiduciaries and beneficiaries. AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and listed in its Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

Location
801 West Third StreetLittle Rock, AR 72203
Service Area
4 counties
  • Probate Litigation
  • Probate
  • Estate Planning
  • Trust Administration
  • Estate Tax Planning

Larry K. Cook, P.A.

Solo Practice

Cabot firm serving Lonoke, White, and Pulaski County families across central Arkansas. A lifetime Lonoke County resident, Larry Cook is known for probate work, guiding executors and heirs through estate administration in the local court, and also handles wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.

Location
200 Westport Dr, Suite BCabot, AR 72023
Service Area
3 counties
  • Probate
  • Estate Planning
  • Trust Administration

Cabot practice led by Deborah L. Hardin serving Lonoke, Pulaski, and White counties. For families, the firm prepares practical wills, trusts, and powers of attorney and handles probate, deeds, and title work; it does not take litigation. Offers phone consultations and online booking.

Location
110 S. 1st StreetCabot, AR 72023
Established
2013
Service Area
3 counties
  • Estate Planning
  • Probate
  • Trust Administration
  • Real Estate
  • Social Security Disability
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