Lawrence County Beneficiary Deed Form (Arkansas)

All Lawrence County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Beneficiary Deed Form

Lawrence County Beneficiary Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Lawrence County compliant document last validated/updated 5/7/2024

Beneficiary Deed Guide

Lawrence County Beneficiary Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Lawrence County compliant document last validated/updated 6/28/2024

Completed Example of the Beneficiary Deed Document

Lawrence County Completed Example of the Beneficiary Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Lawrence County compliant document last validated/updated 5/27/2024

When using these Beneficiary Deed forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Lawrence County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Lawrence County Circuit Clerk

315 West Main, Rm 7 / PO Box 581, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas 72476

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (870) 886-1112

Local jurisdictions located in Lawrence County include:

  • Alicia
  • Black Rock
  • Hoxie
  • Imboden
  • Lynn
  • Minturn
  • Portia
  • Powhatan
  • Ravenden
  • Saffell
  • Sedgwick
  • Smithville
  • Strawberry
  • Walnut Ridge

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Lawrence County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Lawrence County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Lawrence County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Lawrence County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Beneficiary Deed forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Lawrence County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Lawrence County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Arkansas or Lawrence County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Lawrence County Beneficiary Deed forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

Beneficiary deeds in Arkansas are governed by A.S.A. 18-12-608. This statute offers owners of Arkansas real property to designate one or more beneficiaries who may gain the interest that remains in the owner's name at the time of his/her death.

Even though beneficiary deeds, just like other deeds of conveyance, must be lawfully recorded after they are completed and executed (signed in front of a notary), they differ from standard deeds in some important ways. If they are not recorded during the owner's life, they have no effect. Beneficiary deeds do not transfer any present interest in the real estate, so there is no requirement for consideration.

Perhaps one of their most unique features is the fact that the owner may execute and record new beneficiary deeds that change the beneficiary, the terms of the transfer, or even revoke the whole thing. The owner may even sell the property to someone else, leaving no interest to convey at death. Again, like the beneficiary deeds, to be effective, any changes must be recorded while the owner is alive. This flexibility allows land owners to retain absolute control over and use of the property.

When the owner dies, the beneficiary gains the title to the real estate described in the beneficiary deed. Any mortgages, liens, or obligations attached to the land at the time of the owner's death become the beneficiary's responsibility. In addition, if the owner received benefits from state or federal agencies, they might file reimbursement claims against the estate or the beneficiary.

Ultimately, beneficiary deeds can be a useful part of an overall estate plan. Still, executing one may impact the owner's eligibility for asset-based programs. Carefully consider the benefits and drawbacks to this type of conveyance to ensure that it supports the owner's overall intentions. Because each situation is unique, consult an attorney with specific questions.

(Arkansas Beneficiary Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in Arkansas only.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Lawrence County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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