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Washington County Probate Statistics

Use this county view to check filing-fee patterns, e-filing access, and timing signals before you rely on a probate cost estimate or start preparing a petition.

Data quality: Medium

What This County Snapshot Covers

This page is meant to answer the fast operational questions first: what the county charges to open common probate proceedings, whether e-filing is available, how long creditor claims may run, and where to verify the court record.

6

Fee Rows Captured

No

E-Filing Available

6 mo

Creditor Claim Period

Medium

Data Quality

Official Sources to Verify

Case Search

Use the county case-search tool when you need live docket or estate-case status information. Search results may not include every probate record.

Search ARCourts is the statewide public case-information portal that replaced Public CourtConnect. It covers participating Arkansas circuit courts using the Contexte case-management system; coverage varies by court and records are not complete, and document images are generally not available online. Confirm case details with the Washington County Circuit Clerk.

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Circuit Court probate division Website

Go straight to the Circuit Court probate division website for clerk notices and local instructions.

Filing Fee Schedule

Formal Administration$165
Petition for Probate$165
Small Estate Affidavit$25
Small Estate Affidavit Certified Copy$5
Statutory Base Filing Fee$150
Reopen Case$50

Filing Options

in person
mail

Filing Deadlines

Creditor Claim Period6 months

Circuit Court probate division Information

Washington County Circuit Court (Probate Division)

280 N College Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701

Circuit Court probate division Website →

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the Washington County probate fees on this page the full cost of the case?
Not necessarily. Filing fees are only one part of probate cost. Publication charges, certified copies, appraisal expenses, attorney fees, and other estate-administration costs may still apply.
What does e-filing status mean for Washington County probate cases?
E-filing status tells you whether the county accepts online filing and, when available in the dataset, whether attorneys are required to use it. That still does not replace checking the current clerk instructions before filing.
Why might a fee or deadline be missing?
Some counties publish fees in fragmented schedules, update procedures without a clean machine-readable source, or handle certain deadlines in local instructions rather than a simple statewide field. Use the county reference page and Circuit Court probate division website to verify anything missing.

Information current as of June 14, 2026

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in Arkansas can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.