| Court Name |
Sebastian County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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901 S B St, Rm 205 Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-479-782-1046 Fax +1-479-784-1580 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.sebastiancountyar.gov/Departments/Circuit-Clerk/Probate-Information |
| Local Rules |
https://www.sebastiancountyar.gov/Departments/Circuit-Clerk/Probate-Information |
| Court Forms |
https://sebastiancountyar.gov/Departments/Circuit-Clerk/Probate-Information |
| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Sebastian County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
Mon - Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Summary of Services |
Arkansas probate courts may require an executor or administrator serving an estate in Sebastian 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 Sebastian County are filed and heard there rather than in a separate probate court. Sebastian County Circuit Court, located in Fort Smith, handles probate administration for Sebastian County. Case information for Sebastian County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Sebastian County involves missing or unknown heirs, those heirs usually must be found before the estate can close. We can refer you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for attorneys and personal representatives. Need a probate bond for a matter in Sebastian County? We write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Arkansas, and most can be quoted and issued the same day. Apply online to get started. |