Arkansas uses formal, court-supervised probate, which makes an attorney worthwhile for most estates in Washington County — the filing sequence, notice requirements, and accounting leave little room for error. Estates under the small-estate threshold are the usual exception.
Probate attorney fees in Arkansas are set by statute as a percentage of the estate's value, so every Washington County attorney charges the same schedule. Price isn't the variable — experience with the Circuit Court - Probate Division and responsiveness are.
A probate attorney files the petition with the Circuit Court - Probate Division, publishes the required creditor notices, prepares the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. They represent the personal representative — not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if a dispute develops.
Solo PracticeFayetteville, AR
Serves 2 counties
Fayetteville firm with a second Fort Smith office, serving Washington and Sebastian counties across northwest Arkansas. Attorney Stanley Bond concentrates on probate and estate administration, including small-estate administration under $100,000, trust administration, executor services, and powers of attorney. Offers free one-hour consultations by phone, video, or in office.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate
- Office
- 525 S School Ave, Ste 100Fayetteville, AR 72701
FirmSpringdale, AR
Since 1947 · Serves 2 counties
Springdale's oldest firm (1947), serving Washington and Benton County families through the probate process. Guides relatives through estate administration and handles wills and trusts, with partners Matthew Fryar, Laura Ferner and Steven Zega carrying decades of Northwest Arkansas court experience. Bilingual appointments available.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateBusiness LawCivil LitigationReal Estate
- Office
- 111 Holcomb StreetSpringdale, AR 72764
FirmFayetteville, AR
Serves 4 counties
Fayetteville Square firm serving Washington, Benton, Carroll and Madison County families. Handles estate and probate administration plus estate and trust litigation, including contested matters, alongside its tax and real estate work. Every partner is AV-Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationTax PlanningBusiness LawCivil Litigation
- Office
- 75 N. East Avenue, Suite 402Fayetteville, AR 72701
FirmLowell, AR
Serves 2 counties
Lowell firm serving Benton and Washington counties across Northwest Arkansas, with probate filed in the local circuit courts. For families settling an estate, the firm handles probate and estate administration, letters testamentary, small-estate affidavits, and will- and trust-based plans. Offers a free, no-obligation consultation.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateCriminal Defense
- Office
- 125 Parkwood St ALowell, AR 72745
FirmBentonville, AR
Serves 4 counties
Bentonville estate planning and elder law practice led by Todd Whatley, CELA, serving Northwest Arkansas families (Benton, Washington, Carroll, Madison). Focuses on estate plans built to avoid probate, long-term-care and Medicaid/VA benefits planning, and asset protection. Rebranded from Whatley's elder-law practice in 2024; he is a past president of the National Elder Law Foundation.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateElder Lawand 4 more
- Office
- 2701 SE J Street, Suite 109Bentonville, AR 72712
Solo PracticeBentonville, AR
Since 2007 · Serves 2 counties
Bentonville firm serving Benton and Washington counties in northwest Arkansas, focused on estate planning, probate, and trust administration. Darrell Gibby drafts wills and trusts and guides families through probate and trust settlement, and has concentrated his practice on estate work since 2007. Also handles business formation and real estate.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateElder LawBusiness Law
- Office
- 903 SE 22nd Street, Suite 3Bentonville, AR 72712
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