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Home→Tools→Self-File Probate Assessment→Arkansas→Craighead County

Can You Self-File Probate in Craighead County, Arkansas?

Find out if you can handle probate yourself, see estimated cost savings vs. hiring an attorney, and get a step-by-step filing checklist.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Self-filing in Craighead County works best for straightforward estates with a clear will and few beneficiaries.

File at the Circuit Court - Probate Division, 511 South Main Street, Jonesboro, AR 72401. Phone: 870-933-4530. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Craighead County requires e-filing for probate matters. eFlex mandatory e-filing system. $100 one-time registration fee. Self-represented litigants who cannot use eFlex may file in person or by mail.

Craighead County doesn't have a dedicated probate self-help center, so self-filers should confirm local procedures with the court clerk.

Yes, you can file probate without a lawyer in Arkansas, though the process may require more effort depending on estate complexity.Ark. Code §§ 28-48-108(a) (executor compensation — just and reasonable cap: 10% first $1K / 5% next $4K / 3% balance of personal property), 28-48-108(d)(2) (attorney fee schedule — 6-tier progressive, 5% to 2%, on total market value), 28-41-101 (small estate affidavit, $100K / 45 days / real property counts toward cap), 28-50-101 (creditor claims: 6 months from first publication; 2-year bar for non-noticed creditors; 5-year absolute bar), 28-48-201 (bond — "may require", discretionary; amended by Act 326 of 2023 / HB1448, eff. 8/1/2023; prior "shall take" language stricken; § 28-48-203 repealed), 28-48-206 (dispensing with bond — will direction or FDIC-insured fiduciary), 28-40-111 (publication of notice of appointment), 28-1-112 (publication method), 28-49-110 (PR-prepared inventory and appraisement). Verified 2026-05-31 via Justia 2024 Arkansas Code (law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/title-28/) and HB1448 bill text (arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=HB1448&ddBienniumSession=2023/2023R). Re-verified 2026-06-10 against official Arkansas Code Title 28 text and 2025 regular session acts (95th GA) — no 2025 act amends any cited section; HB1838 (2025, probate actions/adoption/guardianship) amends only § 28-9-212 and § 28-65 guardianship provisions.Verified Jun 10, 2026 Many Arkansas courts offer self-help resources and standardized forms.

Court filing fees in Arkansas vary by county.Ark. Code §§ 28-48-108(a) (executor compensation — just and reasonable cap: 10% first $1K / 5% next $4K / 3% balance of personal property), 28-48-108(d)(2) (attorney fee schedule — 6-tier progressive, 5% to 2%, on total market value), 28-41-101 (small estate affidavit, $100K / 45 days / real property counts toward cap), 28-50-101 (creditor claims: 6 months from first publication; 2-year bar for non-noticed creditors; 5-year absolute bar), 28-48-201 (bond — "may require", discretionary; amended by Act 326 of 2023 / HB1448, eff. 8/1/2023; prior "shall take" language stricken; § 28-48-203 repealed), 28-48-206 (dispensing with bond — will direction or FDIC-insured fiduciary), 28-40-111 (publication of notice of appointment), 28-1-112 (publication method), 28-49-110 (PR-prepared inventory and appraisement). Verified 2026-05-31 via Justia 2024 Arkansas Code (law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/title-28/) and HB1448 bill text (arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=HB1448&ddBienniumSession=2023/2023R). Re-verified 2026-06-10 against official Arkansas Code Title 28 text and 2025 regular session acts (95th GA) — no 2025 act amends any cited section; HB1838 (2025, probate actions/adoption/guardianship) amends only § 28-9-212 and § 28-65 guardianship provisions.Verified Jun 10, 2026 Self-filing costs typically include the court petition fee, publication costs. The filing fee is a fraction of total probate costs. See a full breakdown with the Arkansas probate calculator.

Can You Self-File Probate in Craighead County, Arkansas?

Self-filing probate in Craighead County means working directly with the Circuit Court - Probate Division. This tool evaluates whether self-filing is feasible for your estate.

Probate filings for Craighead County go through the Circuit Court - Probate Division at 511 South Main Street, Jonesboro, AR 72401. Phone: 870-933-4530.

Craighead County requires e-filing for probate proceedings. eFlex mandatory e-filing system. $100 one-time registration fee. Self-represented litigants who cannot use eFlex may file in person or by mail.

Craighead County doesn't have a dedicated probate self-help center, so confirm forms, copies, and appointment requirements with the court clerk.

Self-represented litigants may file by paper if unable to use eFlex: Arkansas uses the eFlex electronic filing system. Self-represented (pro se) litigants who cannot use eFlex may file documents in person at the circuit clerk's office, by mail (USPS, FedEx, UPS), or via filing depository. Official probate forms available at arcourts.gov/forms-and-publications/court-forms/probate-division/forms.

For smaller estates under $100,000, Arkansas offers Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee that can avoid formal probate entirely.

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