| Court Name |
Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts |
Court Address
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625 Marshall St Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-501-682-9400 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://arcourts.gov |
| Local Rules |
https://arcourts.gov/directories/county-judge-clerk |
| Court Forms |
https://arcourts.gov/directories/county-judge-clerk |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Lafayette County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above. |
| Hours Open |
- |
| Summary of Services |
Arkansas probate courts may require an executor or administrator serving an estate in Lafayette County to post a bond unless the will waives it or the heirs consent. Bond amounts are typically based on the value of the personal property and the income the estate is expected to generate. |
| Court History |
In Arkansas, probate is a division of the Circuit Court. Estate matters for Lafayette County are filed and heard there rather than in a separate probate court. Probate matters for Lafayette County are handled by Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts in Little Rock. Case information for Lafayette County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
When a Lafayette County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Arkansas, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |