Who is the personal representative for this estate?

Ramona Ward was appointed as the personal representative (executor) of Willie B. Arnold's estate.

What is the deadline to file a claim against the estate?

The notice says claims must be presented within the time allowed by law; contact the probate court or an attorney for the specific statutory deadline.

What happens if I have a debt owed by the deceased?

You should present your claim to the personal representative promptly; otherwise your claim may be barred under the law.

Probate — Russell County (2026ES0036)

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The probate court has granted Letters Testamentary to Ramona Ward for the estate of Willie B. Arnold; creditors and others with claims must present them within the legal time limit or lose the right to be paid. Claims not filed will be barred.

Key Takeaways

Letters Testamentary granted to Ramona Ward on April 30, 2025
Case number: 2026ES0036
Creditors must present claims within the time allowed by law
Unfiled claims will be barred (lose right to payment)

Published: May 7, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Russell County
Case #: 2026ES0036

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If you don't respond

If claims are not presented within the time allowed by law, they will be barred and creditors will lose the right to collect from the estate.

What to do next

1
Contact the personal representative or attorney
Reach out to Ramona Ward or attorney James E. Hall to file your claim or get claim submission instructions.
2
Confirm filing deadline with the probate court
Call the Russell County Probate Court to learn the specific deadline and required claim form for case no. 2026ES0036.
3
Gather supporting documents
Collect bills, contracts, or other evidence of the debt to submit with your claim to avoid it being barred.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the personal representative for this estate?: Ramona Ward was appointed as the personal representative (executor) of Willie B. Arnold's estate.
What is the deadline to file a claim against the estate?: The notice says claims must be presented within the time allowed by law; contact the probate court or an attorney for the specific statutory deadline.
What happens if I have a debt owed by the deceased?: You should present your claim to the personal representative promptly; otherwise your claim may be barred under the law.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters Testamentary: A court document authorizing the personal representative to manage and distribute the deceased's estate.
Personal Representative: The person appointed by the court (executor) to administer the estate.
Barred: Prevented from being enforced; the creditor loses legal right to collect the claim.

Full Notice Text

PC14833IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RUSSELL COUNTY, ALABAMAIN RE: THE ESTATE OF WILLIE B. ARNOLD, DECEASEDCASE NO. 2026ES0036 WILL FILEDNOTICE OF APPINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE	Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to Ramona Ward, on the 30th day of April 2025, by the Hon. Belinda M. Strickland, Judge of Probate of Russell County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against  said Estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. BY: James E. Hall, Attorney for Personal Representative.				/S/ BELINDA M. STRICKLAND				Judge of Probate Russell County(5/7, 5/14, 5/21)