Personal Property Memorandum

PERSONAL PROPERTY MEMORANDUM

State of Arkansas

Table of Contents

1. Declarant Identification
2. Reference to Last Will and Testament
3. Statutory Authority
4. Distribution of Tangible Personal Property
5. Special Instructions
6. General Provisions
7. Instructions for Future Changes
8. Execution
9. Sources and References

1. DECLARANT IDENTIFICATION

I, [FULL LEGAL NAME], currently residing at [STREET ADDRESS], [CITY], [COUNTY] County, Arkansas [ZIP CODE], being of sound mind and acting voluntarily, do hereby prepare this Personal Property Memorandum as authorized by Ark. Code Ann. § 28-25-106.

Date of Birth: [__/__/____]

2. REFERENCE TO LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT

This Memorandum is prepared in connection with my Last Will and Testament dated [__/__/____], which contains a provision referring to this or a similar writing for the disposition of tangible personal property. My will includes the following or substantially similar language:

"I may leave a written statement or list disposing of items of tangible personal property not otherwise specifically disposed of by this Will. Any such writing shall be given effect pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 28-25-106."

3. STATUTORY AUTHORITY

This Memorandum is authorized by Ark. Code Ann. § 28-25-106, which provides that a will may refer to a written statement or list to dispose of items of tangible personal property not otherwise specifically disposed of by the will, other than money, evidences of indebtedness, documents of title, securities, and property used in trade or business. The writing must be in the handwriting of the testator or signed by the testator, and must describe items and devisees with reasonable certainty.

Property NOT covered by this Memorandum:

• ☐ Money or currency
• ☐ Evidences of indebtedness
• ☐ Documents of title
• ☐ Securities (stocks, bonds, etc.)
• ☐ Property used in trade or business
• ☐ Real property

4. DISTRIBUTION OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY

I direct that the following items of tangible personal property be distributed to the persons named below. If a named recipient does not survive me, the item shall pass to the alternate recipient, if any, or otherwise as part of my residuary estate.

Jewelry and Watches

Art, Antiques, and Collectibles

Furniture and Household Items

Vehicles and Watercraft

Electronics and Equipment

Firearms

Collections (Books, Coins, Stamps, Memorabilia, etc.)

Family Heirlooms and Sentimental Items

Additional Items

5. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

6. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Property Not Listed: Any tangible personal property not listed in this Memorandum shall be distributed according to the terms of my Last Will and Testament.

Survival Requirement: Unless otherwise stated above, a recipient must survive me to receive the designated property.

Disputes: If any dispute arises regarding the distribution of property listed herein, my Personal Representative shall have the authority to resolve such disputes, and such decision shall be final and binding.

No Monetary or Intangible Gifts: This Memorandum does not and cannot make gifts of money, securities, real property, or other intangible property.

7. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE CHANGES

Under Ark. Code Ann. § 28-25-106, this Memorandum may be altered at any time without executing a new will or codicil. To make changes:

• ☐ You may prepare an entirely new memorandum (recommended)
• ☐ You may line through an entry and initial and date the change
• ☐ You must sign any revised memorandum (or it must be in your handwriting)
• ☐ If multiple memoranda exist, the most recent controls to the extent of any conflict
• ☐ Keep this memorandum with your will or in a known, accessible location

8. EXECUTION

I sign this Personal Property Memorandum on the date indicated below.

Declarant:

Signature: [________________________________]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

Date: [__/__/____]

Witnesses (not required by statute; recommended):

Witness 1:

Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]

Witness 2:

Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]

9. SOURCES AND REFERENCES

• Ark. Code Ann. § 28-25-106 — Separate writing identifying bequest of certain types of tangible personal property
• Ark. Code Ann. § 28-25-107 — Incorporation of writing by reference
• Ark. Code Ann. § 28-25-103 — Execution of wills
• UPC § 2-513 — Uniform Probate Code (basis for Arkansas statute)
• Arkansas Judiciary: https://www.arcourts.gov

This template is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed Arkansas attorney before executing this document. Last updated: 2026-04-01.