Use This County Probate Reference Before You File
This page is built for the detailed county-level checks that generic probate guides usually miss: local filing fees, Circuit Court probate division contact details, administrative orders, e-filing rules, and hearing logistics for Washington County.
Local Fee Schedule
Review county-specific probate filing charges before you estimate total case cost.
Court Rules and Orders
Check the local rules, judge procedures, and administrative orders that can change how a case moves.
Clerk and Filing Logistics
Confirm where to file, whether e-filing is allowed, and how hearings or notices are handled locally.
Washington County Circuit Court probate division Guide
4th Judicial Circuit of Arkansas · Circuit Court probate division information · Updated June 2026
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Filing & Fees
Fee Schedule Signals
Probate Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Formal Administration Standard probate for larger estates | $165 |
Small Estate Affidavit For estates under threshold (no court filing needed) | $25 |
Note: Arkansas sets circuit court filing fees statewide. The uniform fee to open a probate (estate administration) case is $165 (Ark. Code 21-6-403, 21-6-416). The small estate affidavit (collection of small estate by distributee) costs $25 to file plus $3 per certified copy (Ark. Code 28-41-101). These statewide amounts apply in Washington County. Verify any local add-on fees and current amounts with the Circuit Clerk before relying on a figure.
Arkansas sets circuit court filing fees statewide. The uniform fee to open a probate (estate administration) case is $165 (Ark. Code 21-6-403, 21-6-416). The small estate affidavit (collection of small estate by distributee) costs $25 to file plus $3 per certified copy (Ark. Code 28-41-101). These statewide amounts apply in Washington County. Verify any local add-on fees and current amounts with the Circuit Clerk before relying on a figure.
E-Filing & Filing Methods
Records portal
Use this county-linked source to check live court-record information when available. 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.
Timelines & Proceedings
Deadlines & Creditor Claims
Key Deadlines
- Will Deposit
- Verify locally
- Creditor Claims
- 6 months
Creditor Claims
- Period Starts
- first publication of notice to creditors
Related Proceedings
Property Recording
Source ↗Sources (6)
- https://www.arcourts.gov/directories/circuit-clerks
- https://arcourts.gov/directories/circuit/kyle-sylvester
- https://www.arcourts.gov/courts/circuit-courts
- https://caseinfonew.arcourts.gov
- https://arkansaslegalnow.com/articles/probate-court-filing-fees
- https://a.arlawhelp.org/wills-and-estates/small-estates/avoiding-probate-without-real-property-packet