What is the deadline to present a claim against Reba Byers's estate?

Claims must be properly verified and presented within three months from the date of the first publication of this notice.

Where should I send my verified claim?

You should present your verified claim to the distributee or the distributee's attorney at the mailing address provided in the notice.

Probate — 2800 Neeley Street, Batesville, AR (32PR-22-104)

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A small estate affidavit was filed for the estate of Reba Byers (died 7/29/21) in Independence County Probate Court; creditors must file verified claims within three months of the first publication or be barred from benefits.

Key Takeaways

Affidavit for collection of small estate filed on 5/3/22
Three-month deadline to present verified claims
Claims must be filed with the distributee or their attorney
Failure to file bars claimants from estate benefits

Published: May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Batesville
Address: 2800 Neeley Street, Batesville, AR

Case #

32PR-22-104

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If you don't respond

If claims are not properly verified and presented within three months from the first publication date, claimants will be forever barred from any benefit of the estate.

What to do next

1
Prepare a verified claim
Gather documentation of your claim and prepare a sworn, properly verified claim for submission to the distributee.
2
Submit claim within three months
Ensure your verified claim is delivered to the distributee or their attorney within three months from the first publication date to avoid being barred.
3
Contact the distributee
Send your claim to the distributee, Michael (mailing address as listed in the probate notice), or contact their attorney for submission instructions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to present a claim against Reba Byers's estate?: Claims must be properly verified and presented within three months from the date of the first publication of this notice.
Where should I send my verified claim?: You should present your verified claim to the distributee or the distributee's attorney at the mailing address provided in the notice.
What happens if I miss the three-month deadline?: You will be forever barred and precluded from any benefit of the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

Affidavit for collection of small estate: A sworn statement used to collect a deceased person's small assets without full probate.
Distributee: Person entitled to receive assets from the estate under the affidavit process.

Full Notice Text

In the Circuit Court of Independ-ence County, ArkansasProbate DivisionIn the Matter of the Estate ofReba Byers, Deceased.Case No. 32PR-22-104Last known address:Woodlawn2800 Neeley Street,Batesville, AR 72501Date of death: 7/29/21On 5/3/22, an affidavit for collec-tion of small estate by distributeewas filed with respect to the es-tate of Reba Byers, deceased,with the clerk of the probate divi-sion of the circuit court of Inde-pendence County, Arkansas, un-der Ark. Code Ann. §28-41-101.All persons having claims againstthe estate must exhibit them,properly verified, to the distrib-utee or his or her attorney withinthree (3) months from the date ofthe first publication of this noticeor they shall be forever barredand precluded from any benefit ofthe estate.The name and mailing address ofthe distributee is:Michae

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