Who must file a claim against this estate?

Anyone owed money by the decedent—creditors or persons with valid claims—should file a verified claim.

What is the deadline to file a claim?

Claims must be filed within six months of May 16, 2026, which is by November 16, 2026.

How do I submit a claim?

Send a duly verified claim to Administrator Bobby Wayne Griffin via Woodruff Law Firm, P.O. Box 500, Lake City, AR 72437, or contact 870-237-4300.

Probate — 1015 County Road 995, Lake City, AR (16LPR-26-3)

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An administrator was appointed for the estate of Dorris Jean Harvey (d. Sept 6, 2025). Creditors must file verified claims within six months of the first publication (May 16, 2026) or lose the right to payment from the estate.

Key Takeaways

Administrator appointed May 13, 2026
Decedent: Dorris Jean Harvey, died Sept 6, 2025
Claims due within six months of May 16, 2026
Claims not filed will be forever barred
Administrator contact: Woodruff Law Firm, Lake City

Deadline · Claims Deadline

November 16, 2026

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Published

May 16, 2026 · 5 days ago

What to do next

1
Prepare and verify your claim
Gather documentation of the debt and prepare a duly verified claim to present to the estate before Nov 16, 2026.
2
Submit claim to administrator
Mail or deliver the claim to Bobby Wayne Griffin, c/o Woodruff Law Firm, P.O. Box 500, Lake City, AR 72437; phone 870-237-4300.
3
Consult an attorney if unsure
If you need help determining claim validity or procedure, contact an attorney before the Nov 16, 2026 deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who must file a claim against this estate?: Anyone owed money by the decedent—creditors or persons with valid claims—should file a verified claim.
What is the deadline to file a claim?: Claims must be filed within six months of May 16, 2026, which is by November 16, 2026.
How do I submit a claim?: Send a duly verified claim to Administrator Bobby Wayne Griffin via Woodruff Law Firm, P.O. Box 500, Lake City, AR 72437, or contact 870-237-4300.

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Legal terms in this notice

Administrator: Person appointed by the court to manage and distribute an estate when no executor is named.
Exhibit claims: Formally present verified claims or bills against the decedent's estate to the administrator or court.
Forever barred: Legal phrase meaning the claim cannot later be brought or paid from the estate.

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY,
ARKANSAS
EASTERN DISTRICT
PROBATE DIVISION
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
DORRIS JEAN HARVEY, DECEASED NO. 16LPR-26-3
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT AS ADMINISTRATOR
AND FILING OF CLAIMS
Last known address of decedent: 1015 County Road 995,
Lake City, AR 72437
Date of Death: September 6, 2025
The undersigned was appointed Administrator of the
estate of the above-named decedent on May 13, 2026.
All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit
them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six months
from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they
shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in
the estate.
This notice first published on the 16th day of May, 2026.
BOBBY WAYNE GRIFFIN
Administrator of the Estate of
Dorris Jean Harvey, deceased
c/o Woodruff Law Firm, P.A.
Post Office Box 500
Lake City, AR 72437
Ph 870-237-4300
awoodruff@lawwoodruff.com