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Elder Laws in Arkansas.

Arkansas elder-law issues often involve guardianships and conservatorships, powers of attorney, advance directives, long-term-care planning, vulnerable-adult protection, and benefits coordination. Arkansas guardianships run through the probate division of circuit court under Title 28.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Key Arkansas Statutes

Arkansas Guardianship CodeArk. Code Ann. § 28-65-101 et seq.

Arkansas’s guardianship statute governs appointment of guardians for incapacitated adults and minors, including scope, duties, and court oversight.

Arkansas Adult and Long-Term Care Facility Resident Maltreatment ActArk. Code Ann. § 12-12-1701 et seq.

Arkansas law provides reporting and protective mechanisms for maltreatment of vulnerable adults and long-term-care facility residents.

State law

Official Sources

Arkansas General Assembly Arkansas Judiciary — Probate and Guardianship

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