Who must file a claim against Grace Melton's estate?

Any person or business owed money by the decedent should file a verified claim within six months of first publication.

What is the deadline to file a claim?

Claims must be filed within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice.

Where was Grace Melton living at death?

Her last known address was 2155 Bethesda Road, Batesville, Arkansas 72501.

Probate — 2155 Bethesda Road, Batesville, AR (32PR-26-61)

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The Probate Court of Independence County notifies creditors that Grace Melton died October 1, 2024, and an administratrix was appointed April 14, 2026; creditors must file verified claims within six months of first publication or be barred.

Key Takeaways

Deadline: file verified claims within six months of first publication
Administratrix appointed April 14, 2026
Decedent: Grace Melton, died October 1, 2024
Claims not timely filed will be forever barred
Injury or death claims also barred after six months

Published: May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Batesville
Address: 2155 Bethesda Road, Batesville, AR

Case #

32PR-26-61

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If you don't respond

If no verified claim is filed within six months of the first publication of this notice, the claim will be forever barred and cannot receive any benefit from the estate.

What to do next

1
Prepare a verified claim
Draft a written, sworn statement of the debt and include supporting documentation to submit to the administratrix before the six-month deadline.
2
Contact the administratrix or probate court
Locate contact details through the Independence County Probate Court to confirm filing method and the date of first publication.

Frequently asked questions

Who must file a claim against Grace Melton's estate?: Any person or business owed money by the decedent should file a verified claim within six months of first publication.
What is the deadline to file a claim?: Claims must be filed within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice.
Where was Grace Melton living at death?: Her last known address was 2155 Bethesda Road, Batesville, Arkansas 72501.

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Legal terms in this notice

Administratrix: A woman appointed by the court to manage and settle a deceased person's estate.
Verified claim: A written claim sworn to be true, often notarized, asserting a debt against the estate.

Full Notice Text

IN THE PROBATE COURT OFINDEPENDENCE COUNTY,ARKANSASIN THE MATTER OF THE ES-TATE OF GRACE MELTON, DE-CEASEDNO. 32PR-26-61NOTICE TO CREDITORSLAST KNOWN ADDRESS OFDECEASED:2155 BETHESDA ROADBATESVILLE, AR 72501DATE OF DEATH:OCTOBER 1, 2024The undersigned was appointedAdministratrix by the entry of anOrder Appointing Administratrixherein on the 14th day of April,2026.All persons having claims againstthe estate must exhibit them, dulyverified, to the undersigned with-in six (6) months from the date ofthe first publication of this Notice,or they shall be forever barredand precluded from any benefit inthe estate. All claims for injury ordeath caused by the negligenceof the Decedent shall also be filedwithin six (6) months from thedate of the first publication of theNotice, or they shall forever bebarred

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