Estate Planning for Pulaski County, Arkansas Property Owners

For most Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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.

Skipping this planning step means the Circuit Court - Probate Division decides who receives the property: a simple Arkansas probate takes 6+ months and opens with $165 in court 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 Pulaski County

A beneficiary deed names a beneficiary who receives Pulaski 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 Pulaski County are recorded with the Circuit Clerk, led by Terri Hollingsworth, at 401 West Markham Street, Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72201. Phone: 501-340-8433. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

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

Pulaski County accepts electronic recording through CSC, eRecording Partners Network (ePN), Indecomm Global Services, Simplifile.

Recording Office Record

Circuit Clerk

Pulaski County · Terri Hollingsworth

Address

401 West Markham Street, Suite 100Little Rock, AR 72201

Fax

501-421-0293

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

E-recording

Available via CSC, eRecording Partners Network (ePN), Indecomm Global Services, SimplifileE-recording info →
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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 Pulaski 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

North Little Rock firm in Pulaski County focused exclusively on estate planning since 1993. Prepares wills and trusts and handles probate and estate-tax planning, with particular experience serving farming families, cattlemen, and small-business owners passing assets to heirs. Founder Tim Russell has prepared more than 2,000 estate plans over three decades.

Location
2504 McCain Blvd, Suite 224North Little Rock, AR 72116
Established
1993
Service Area
1 county
  • Estate Planning
  • Probate
  • Trust Administration
  • Estate Tax Planning
  • Business Succession
Free consultation

Little Rock firm (the largest in Arkansas, with a Rogers office) serving Pulaski County and statewide clients. Its Trust & Estate group handles estate and trust administration, fiduciary representation, trust and estate controversies, and gift/estate tax returns. A choice for larger or contested estates needing experienced fiduciary counsel.

Location
400 West Capitol Ave, Suite 2000Little Rock, AR 72201
Service Area
1 county
  • Estate Planning
  • Estate Administration
  • Trust Administration
  • Tax Planning
  • Gift Tax
  • Nonprofit Trusts

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

Located in downtown North Little Rock, the firm primarily handles probate and estates, trusts, wills, estate planning, and real estate. Attorney Harvey Harris works personally with each client to set up an estate plan or resolve a decedent's estate. Offers free consultations, in person or by phone.

Location
One Riverfront Place, Suite 413North Little Rock, AR 72114
Service Area
1 county
  • Estate Planning
  • Probate
  • Trust Administration
  • Real Estate
Free consultation

Little Rock firm (with Conway and Stuttgart offices) serving Pulaski, Faulkner, and Arkansas counties. Tax-forward estate practice handling wills, trusts, probate administration, complex trust administration and accounting, guardianships/conservatorships, and asset protection. Partner Lyle D. Foster works in tax, estate planning, and probate administration.

Location
901 North University AvenueLittle Rock, AR 72207
Service Area
3 counties
  • Estate Administration
  • Trust Administration
  • Estate Planning
  • Tax Planning
  • Agricultural Law
  • Guardianship
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