Arkansas § 9-3-116 - Admission of surviving spouse and minor children.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-3-116 — Admission of surviving spouse and minor children., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-3-116. Admission of surviving spouse and minor children.
When any person who has declared his or her intention to become a resident domiciled in the State of Arkansas dies before he or she has received a certificate from the Secretary of State showing him or her to be a resident domiciled in this state, the surviving spouse and minor children of the person, by complying with the other provisions of this chapter, may become residents domiciled in the State of Arkansas without making any declaration of intention.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-3-116
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-3-116 cover?
Section 9-3-116 ("Admission of surviving spouse and minor children.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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