Bill > SB404

This bill amends Arkansas law to require that when probating an estate, the personal representative must notify the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) if the DFA has previously filed a certificate of indebtedness against the deceased person. Specifically, the bill mandates that along with existing notification requirements for other creditors, the personal representative must send a notice to the DFA's Garnishment Section, including a copy of the probate petition and the decedent's Social Security number. This notification is required when the DFA has filed a certificate of indebtedness against the decedent in the county where the probate action is being filed or as otherwise specified in state law. The bill aims to ensure that the DFA is aware of and can potentially recover any outstanding debts from the estate through the probate process. This change is part of a broader set of rules governing how estates are administered and how creditors are notified during probate proceedings.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb404&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R