Estate Planning in Arkansas

Arkansas ( AR)

Average: $1,200

Last Updated: Mar 2026

Low Estimate

$250

Simple / Uncontested Cases

Average Cost

                        $1,200                    
Typical
                        Estate Planning Case
                    

High Estimate

$3,000

Complex / Contested Cases

Cost Component	Low	Average	High
Attorney Hourly Rate	$175/hr	$269/hr	$425/hr
Total Cost Estimate	$250	$1,200	$3,000

What to Know About Estate Planning Costs in Arkansas

Arkansas has no estate or inheritance tax. Simple wills $250-$600, plans $1,200-$2,800. Arkansas probate through county Circuit Courts. Small estates under $100,000 qualify for simplified procedures. The state has the most generous small estate threshold nationally.

Sources: State Bar Association, NCOA Estate Planning Guide 2024 (AR)