Except when special provision is made otherwise, the law and procedure relating to the administration of estates of resident decedents shall apply to the ancillary administration of estates of nonresident decedents.
Ark. Code Ann. § 28-42-101
General law to apply
Applied in 4 court decisions — leading case Craig v. Carrigo (2000)
Most recently applied in 2025 Ark. App. 555 - Jason Brayfield, as Administrator of the Estate of Preston Brayfield v. Kristopher Gould (November 2025)
Acts 1949, No. 140, § 187; A.S.A. 1947, § 62-3109.
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