Get AR Self-Proving Affidavit

An attestation clause is a clause in the will that qualifies as prima facie evidence that the will has been executed properly. This clause, unlike a self-proving affidavit, only provides evidence that the signatures on the will are authentic.

As in most states, a will in Arkansas must be in writing and signed by the testator (person executing the will) and two witnesses. Each witness must have either seen the testator sign the will or the testator's signature was acknowledged to the witness, and then sign the will in the testator's presence.

The will must be in writing, signed by the testator or by someone else at the testator's direction and in their presence. It must also be signed by at least two witnesses. The will must be notarized. Otherwise, certain conditions must be met to determine its veracity.

In Arkansas, challenges to a will or trust must be filed within two years of the testator's death.

A self-proving will speeds up probate because the court can accept the will without contacting the witnesses who signed it. To make your will self-proving, you and your witnesses will go to the notary and sign an affidavit that proves who you are and that each of you knew you were signing the will.

Affidavits are self-declaring written statements that are sworn or affirmed before relevant officials who have the power to administer an oath. Through an affidavit, the deponent (the person making the affidavit) declares that the facts provided therein are true to the best of his/her knowledge.

Valid Wills it must be in writing (oral wills are not valid) the person making the will must sign it. if typed, the will needs two or more witnesses who cannot inherit anything from the will.

Living Wills Arkansas law says that any person of sound mind and who is 18 years of age or older can make a declaration or statement that will tell a physician and the person's family what he wants done in his medical treatment if he becomes terminally ill or permanently unconscious.