Who should present a claim against this estate?

Anyone owed money by the deceased — creditors or individuals with valid claims — should present their claim to the estate.

How do I submit a claim for PR-2026-001144?

Send your claim documentation to the estate's attorney, Anthony B. Johnson, or contact the probate court for filing instructions.

What happens if I miss the claim deadline?

Missed claims will be barred by law and the claimant will likely be unable to recover from the estate.

Probate — P.O. Box 188, Centreville, AL (PR-2026-001144)

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The probate court appointed Angela Kay Dickey as personal representative for the estate of Donald Ray Allen and notifies creditors to present claims within the legal time limit or be barred. Claims must be submitted following probate procedure.

Key Takeaways

Personal representative appointed: Angela Kay Dickey
Deadline: claims must be presented within time allowed by law
Claims not timely presented will be barred
Probate case number PR-2026-001144

Published: May 17, 2026 · 4 days ago
Category: Probate
City: Centreville
Address: P.O. Box 188, Centreville, AL

Case #

PR-2026-001144

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If you don't respond

If claims are not presented within the time allowed by law (per notice published May 17, 24 and 31, 2026), those claims will be barred and cannot be paid from the estate.

What to do next

1
Prepare and submit your claim
Gather documentation and present your claim to the estate within the time allowed by law; consult the attorney Anthony B. Johnson at (205) 926-4674.
2
Contact the personal representative
Reach out to Angela Kay Dickey through the estate attorney for claim questions or to notify of a pending claim.
3
Consult probate court if unsure
If you need filing deadlines or procedures, contact Shelby County Probate Court or review case PR-2026-001144.

Frequently asked questions

Who should present a claim against this estate?: Anyone owed money by the deceased — creditors or individuals with valid claims — should present their claim to the estate.
How do I submit a claim for PR-2026-001144?: Send your claim documentation to the estate's attorney, Anthony B. Johnson, or contact the probate court for filing instructions.
What happens if I miss the claim deadline?: Missed claims will be barred by law and the claimant will likely be unable to recover from the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Testamentary: Court authorization allowing the personal representative to manage and distribute the decedent's estate.
Personal Representative: Person appointed by the court to settle the deceased person's estate and pay valid claims.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, ALABAMA 
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DONALD RAY ALLEN, DECEASED 
CASE NO. PR-2026-001144 
NOTICE TO CREDITORS 

Letters of Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 11th day of May, 2026, by the Hon. ALLISON S. BOYD, Judge of the Probate Court of Shelby County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. 
ANGELA KAY DICKEY, the Personal Representative(s) of the estate of DONALD RAY ALLEN, deceased 
Case No. PR-2026-001144 

/s/Allison S. Boyd 
ALLISON S. BOYD 
JUDGE OF PROBATE 
Attorney 
ANTHONY B. JOHNSON ESQ. 
P.O. BOX 188 
CENTREVILLE, AL 35042 
(205) 926-4674 

Shelby County Reporter: 
May 17, 24 and 31, 2026
EST/ALLEN, D.

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