What does 'affidavit for collection of small estate' mean?

It lets an eligible person collect estate assets without full probate when the estate meets statutory size limits.

Who must I present my claim to and by when?

Present a properly verified claim to the distributee (Dennis Dunn) or their attorney within three months of the notice's first publication.

What happens if I miss the three-month deadline?

The claim will be forever barred and you cannot receive any benefit from the estate.

Probate — Bono (16JPR-26-223)

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An affidavit for collection of a small estate for Kenneth C. Dunn (died 3/20/2026) was filed in Craighead County Probate Court; creditors must present verified claims within three months of first publication or lose their rights to the estate.

Key Takeaways

Affidavit for collection of small estate filed 5/5/2026
Decedent: Kenneth C. Dunn, died 3/20/2026
Claims must be filed within three months of first publication
Claims must be properly verified and shown to the distributee
Distributee named as Dennis Dunn (mailing address partially provided)

Published: May 16, 2026 · 3 days ago
Category: Probate
City: Bono
Case #: 16JPR-26-223

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If you don't respond

If a creditor does not exhibit a properly verified claim to the distributee or their attorney within three months from the first publication date, the claim is forever barred and the creditor is precluded from any benefit of the estate.

What to do next

1
Prepare a verified claim
Gather documentation and prepare a properly verified claim showing amount and basis, to present within three months of the first publication date.
2
Contact the distributee
Send or deliver your verified claim to the distributee, Dennis Dunn (mailing address begins with 2418), or his attorney before the three-month deadline.
3
Consult a probate attorney
If you are unsure whether you have a valid claim or how to verify it, consult a probate attorney promptly to meet the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

What does 'affidavit for collection of small estate' mean?: It lets an eligible person collect estate assets without full probate when the estate meets statutory size limits.
Who must I present my claim to and by when?: Present a properly verified claim to the distributee (Dennis Dunn) or their attorney within three months of the notice's first publication.
What happens if I miss the three-month deadline?: The claim will be forever barred and you cannot receive any benefit from the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

affidavit for collection of small estate: A sworn statement allowing a person to collect estate assets without full probate when the estate is small.
distributee: Person entitled to receive estate assets under the affidavit or intestacy rules.
properly verified: A claim supported by sworn statements or evidence meeting legal authentication requirements.

Full Notice Text

In the Circuit Court of CraigheadCounty, ArkansasWestern DistrictProbate DivisionIn the Matter of the Estate of Ken-neth C. Dunn, Deceased.Case No. 16JPR-26-223Last known address:Bono, AR 72416Date of death: 3/20/2026On 5/5/26, an affidavit for collec-tion of small estate by distributeewas filed with respect to the es-tate of Kenneth C. Dunn, de-ceased, with the clerk of the pro-bate division of the circuit court ofCraighead 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 addressof the distributee is:Dennis Dunn2418