Bereavement & End-of-Life in Arkansas

What Happens When Someone Dies and There's No Money for a Funeral in Arkansas

Arkansas has no state funeral assistance fund. County pauper programs are the only option. Here is how they work and what families need to do.

Best Estate Settlement Guide for Out-of-State Executors in Arkansas

Named executor for an Arkansas estate but you live in another state? Here's the best guide for managing probate, deadlines, and transfers remotely.

Best Way to Handle Arkansas Survivor Benefits From Out of State

How to claim Arkansas survivor benefits when you live in another state. Remote filing strategies, critical deadlines, and which tasks require an in-pe…

How to Document the Step-Up in Basis for Inherited Arkansas Property

Step-by-step guide to documenting the date-of-death fair market value for inherited Arkansas real estate, farmland, and investment accounts — before t…

Arkansas Home Burial Laws: Can You Bury Someone on Your Property?

Yes, home burial is legal in Arkansas — but requires county approval, health dept clearance, and formal registration. Here is the exact process.

Why You Need a Funeral Director for Cremation in Arkansas

Arkansas crematories cannot contract directly with the public — a funeral director must serve as intermediary. Here's what this means for cost, option…

Do You Need a Funeral Director in Arkansas? What the Law Actually Says

Arkansas law allows families to handle funerals without a licensed funeral director — with one major exception. Here is exactly where DIY ends and a l…

What to Do When Someone Dies in Arkansas: A Step-by-Step Checklist

A practical checklist covering every required step after a death in Arkansas — pronouncement, permits, death certificates, funeral arrangements, and e…

Best Arkansas Survivor Benefits Resource for State Employee and Teacher Families

The best guide for families navigating APERS, ATRS, LOPFI, and ASPRS survivor pensions in Arkansas. Covers annuity splits, marriage rules, and health …

What Happens If No Probate Is Filed in Arkansas?

If no probate is filed in Arkansas, assets can freeze, title stays clouded, and debts run for up to 5 years. Here's when skipping probate is legal and…