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AR SB404

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Justin Boyd

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 28-40-111(a)(4) to require personal representatives of estates to notify the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) when probating an estate if DFA has filed a certificate of indebtedness against the decedent

  • Notice to DFA must be served within one month after first publication of the probate notice, sent to the Garnishment Section, Probate Division, P.O. Box 1369, Suite 1450, Little Rock, AR 72203

  • Applies when DFA has filed a certificate of indebtedness under § 26-18-701 in the county where the probate action was filed

  • Notice must include a copy of the petition for probate or administration and the decedent's Social Security number

  • Maintains existing requirements for notifying the Department of Human Services when services were rendered to the decedent, with that notice going to the Office of Chief Counsel, Decedent's Estates

Legislative Description

To Require Notification To The Department Of Finance And Administration Of The Probate Of An Estate If The Department Of Finance And Administration Has Filed A Certificate Of Indebtedness Against The Decedent.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/6/2025

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