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

Creditors must present verified claims within six months of the first publication of this notice.

Where did Charles Leon Gunnells live?

His last known address was 228 Old Millwood Road, Ashdown, Arkansas 71822.

Can I contest the will?

Yes — a contest must be initiated by filing a petition within the time provided by law, typically soon after probate is admitted.

Probate — 228 Old Millwood Road, Ashdown, Arkansas (41PR-26-9)

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The Little River County Probate Court admitted Charles Leon Gunnells's February 1, 2021 will to probate and appointed a personal representative. Creditors have six months from first publication to file verified claims or lose rights to payment from the estate.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to probate on April 30, 2026
Decedent: Charles Leon Gunnells, died Sept. 26, 2025
Creditors must file claims within six months of first publication
Contest to the will must be filed within statutory time limits

Published: May 7, 2026 · 2 weeks ago
Category: Probate
City: Ashdown
Address: 228 Old Millwood Road, Ashdown, Arkansas · 2 filings

Case #

41PR-26-9

Research context

2 filings at this address 2 probate notices in Ashdown (last 12 months)

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If you don't respond

If no verified claims are filed within six months of the first publication date, claimants are forever barred from receiving payment from the estate; contests to the will likewise lose the opportunity after the statutory deadline.

What to do next

1
File a verified claim
Creditors should prepare and file a verified claim with the Little River County Probate Court within six months of the notice's first publication.
2
Consult an attorney to contest the will
If you intend to contest probate, contact a probate attorney immediately to file a petition within statutory time limits.
3
Locate the personal representative
Obtain contact details for the appointed personal representative from the Little River County Probate Court to submit claims or information.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to file a claim against this estate?: Creditors must present verified claims within six months of the first publication of this notice.
Where did Charles Leon Gunnells live?: His last known address was 228 Old Millwood Road, Ashdown, Arkansas 71822.
Can I contest the will?: Yes — a contest must be initiated by filing a petition within the time provided by law, typically soon after probate is admitted.

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Legal terms in this notice

Personal Representative: The person appointed to manage the decedent's estate and carry out the will's directions.
Probate: The court process for proving a will and administering a deceased person's estate.
Admitted to probate: Court acceptance of a will as valid so estate distribution can proceed.

Full Notice Text

.IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LITTLE RIVER COUNTY,ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISIONIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFCHARLES LEON GUNNELLS, DECEASED No. 41PR-26- 9NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILLName of Decedent: CHARLES LEON GUNNELLSLast known address of decedent: 228 Old Millwood RoadAshdown, Arkansas 71822Date of Death: September 26, 2025An instrument dated February 1, 2021,was on the 30 th day of April, 2026, admitted to probateas the Last Will of the above named decedent and theundersigned has been appointed Personal Representativethereunder. A contest of the probate of the Will can beeffected only by filing a petition within the time provided bylaw. All persons having claims against the estate mustexhibit them, duly verified, to the undersignedwithin six (6) monthsfrom the date of the first publication ofthis notice, or they shall be forever barred and precludedfrom any benefit in the

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The Little River County Circuit Court admitted Charles Leon Gunnells's February 1, 2021 will to probate on April 30, 2026, and a personal representative was appointed. Creditors have six months from first publication to file verified claims or lose rights to estate benefits.

May 7, 2026ProbateAshdown

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