(a) For purposes of the Probate Code, a “deceased viable fetus” is considered a person and decedent so that the probate division of circuit court may have jurisdiction for the administration, settlement, and distribution of the deceased fetus's estate.
(b) No person shall be liable under subsection (a) of this section when the death of the fetus results from a legal abortion or from the fault of the pregnant woman carrying the fetus.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 28 - Wills, Estates, and Fiduciary Relationships
Subtitle 1 - General Provisions
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 28-1-104. Probate proceedings
§ 28-1-106. Referees and probate clerks
§ 28-1-109. Petition — Verification
§ 28-1-110. Filing objections to petition
§ 28-1-111. Guardians and attorneys ad litem
§ 28-1-112. Notice — Service — Proof — Costs
§ 28-1-115. Vacation and modification of orders
§ 28-1-117. Use of certified mail permitted