Arkansas uses formal, court-supervised probate, which makes an attorney worthwhile for most estates in Woodruff 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 Woodruff 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.
FirmNewport, AR
Serves 4 counties
Newport firm serving Jackson County and the broader White River region, with offices also in Fayetteville and Memphis. Tim Watson Sr., in practice over 45 years, guides personal representatives through probate and the full estate settlement process — wills, trusts, and administration — for families across northern and central Arkansas. Now transitioning to Tim Watson Sr. Law Firm, LLC.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateBusiness LawProperty Law
- Office
- 209 Walnut StreetNewport, AR 72112
Solo PracticeYellville, AR
Serves 6 counties
General-practice firm with offices in Yellville, Salem, and Harrison, serving Boone, Marion, Baxter, Fulton, Izard, and Sharp County families in north central Arkansas. Handles estate planning, probate, powers of attorney, guardianships, elder law, and deeds, plus the real estate and property work that surfaces when settling an estate.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateElder LawGuardianshipCivil Litigation
- Office
- 121 Hwy 62 EastYellville, AR 72687
FirmSherwood, AR
Serves 3 counties
Sherwood estate and elder law firm with offices also in Searcy, Benton, and Little Rock, serving families across central Arkansas probate courts. Steven McClelland and his team handle probate administration, trust administration, guardianships, and Medicaid planning, with a focus on retaining public benefits for elderly or incapacitated clients.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateElder Lawand 2 more
- Office
- 135 Shadow Oaks DriveSherwood, AR 72120
FirmLittle Rock, AR
Since 1988 · Serves 3 counties
Little Rock firm founded in 1988 with offices in Searcy and Stuttgart, serving Pulaski, White, and Arkansas County families. Handles probate of estates with and without a will, distributing property under the will or Arkansas intestacy law. Over 17,500 cases handled and 125+ years of combined experience; offers a free consultation.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate
- Office
- 5701 South University AvenueLittle Rock, AR 72209
FirmLittle Rock, AR
Serves 3 counties
Central Arkansas estate firm with offices in Little Rock, Searcy, and Conway, covering Pulaski, White, and Faulkner county families. Handles living trusts, wills, probate, trust administration, and Medicaid planning. Free consultations offered.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateElder LawMedicaid Planning
- Office
- 900 S Shackleford Rd, Suite 708Little Rock, AR 72211
Solo PracticeMarshall, AR
Serves 7 counties
Estate planning and elder law practice in Marshall serving north central Arkansas, with additional offices in Harrison and Calico Rock. Mitch Cash, a former Searcy County District Court Judge, handles wills, trusts, probate, and Medicaid/life care planning for families. Member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and ElderCounsel.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateElder Lawand 3 more
- Office
- 608 Hwy 65 NorthMarshall, AR 72650
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