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AR SB491

Bill

Status

Passed

3/28/2017

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Maloch

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 28-41-101(a) to allow distributees to collect and distribute estate assets without appointing a personal representative when specific conditions are met

  • Establishes a $100,000 property value threshold (excluding homestead and statutory allowances) for small estate collection procedures

  • Requires one or more distributees to file an affidavit with the probate clerk containing itemized descriptions and valuations of personal and real property, confirmation of no unpaid claims, and Department of Human Services benefit information

  • Mandates that a certified copy of the affidavit be provided to any person owing money, holding property, or acting as a registrar or transfer agent

  • Approved March 24, 2017

Legislative Description

To Clarify The Law Concerning The Collection Of A Small Estate By A Distributee; And To Clarify The Value Of Property For The Purpose Of Collecting A Small Estate.

Last Action

Notification that SB491 is now Act 649

3/28/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/14/2017
Judiciary2/27/2017

Full Bill Text

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