Who must file a claim against this estate?

Anyone owed money by the decedent—creditors, service providers, or individuals with claims—should present their claim within the legal time frame.

Where do I send my claim or who do I contact?

Contact the estate attorney Ben Kelly at PO Box 188, Jackson, AL 36545 or call 251-246-4440 for filing instructions.

What happens if I miss the filing deadline?

Your claim will be barred under probate law, meaning you likely cannot be paid from the estate.

Probate — PO Box 188, Jackson, Alabama (PC-2024-0144)

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The Probate Court granted Letters of Administration for the estate of Pauldo Reginald Smith; creditors and others with claims must file them within the time allowed by law or they will be barred. The administrator and attorney contact information is provided.

Key Takeaways

Letters of Administration granted on September 6, 2024
Claims against the estate must be filed or will be barred
Administrator: Linda Smith
Attorney: Ben Kelly, PO Box 188, Jackson, AL; 251-246-4440
Notice dates published May 6, 13 and 20, 2026

Published: May 11, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Jackson
Address: PO Box 188, Jackson, Alabama · 3 filings

Case #

PC-2024-0144

Research context

3 filings at this address 3 probate notices in Jackson (last 12 months)

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If you don't respond

If you do not present your claim within the time allowed by law (per this notice published May 6, 13 and 20, 2026), your claim will be barred and you may lose the right to be paid from the estate.

What to do next

1
Prepare your claim
Gather invoices, contracts, or documentation proving the debt and prepare a written claim to submit to the Probate Court.
2
Contact the estate attorney
Call Ben Kelly at 251-246-4440 or mail to PO Box 188, Jackson, AL 36545 to ask where and how to file your claim.
3
File before the deadline
Present your claim within the time allowed by law (notice published May 6, 13 and 20, 2026) to avoid it being barred.

Frequently asked questions

Who must file a claim against this estate?: Anyone owed money by the decedent—creditors, service providers, or individuals with claims—should present their claim within the legal time frame.
Where do I send my claim or who do I contact?: Contact the estate attorney Ben Kelly at PO Box 188, Jackson, AL 36545 or call 251-246-4440 for filing instructions.
What happens if I miss the filing deadline?: Your claim will be barred under probate law, meaning you likely cannot be paid from the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Administration: Court document appointing someone to manage a deceased person's estate when there's no executor named.
Administrator: Person appointed by the court to collect assets, pay debts, and distribute the estate.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR DALLAS COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE:  THE ESTATE OF PAULDO REGINALD SMITH, Deceased
Case No.: PC-2024-0144
NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

Letters of Administration in the matter of the estate of Pauldo Reginald Smith,  Case No. PC-2024-0144 having been granted to the undersigned on the 6th day of September, 2024 by the honorable Jimmy Nunn, Judge of Probate of said 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. 
This the 29th day of April, 2026.

LINDA SMITH, Administrator
BEN KELLY, Attorney at Law
PO Box 188, Jackson, Alabama 36545
251-246-4440

Selma Times Journal:
May 6, 13 and 20, 2026
EST/SMITH, P.