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

You must present a properly verified claim within three months from May 12, 2026 (by August 12, 2026).

Who should I send my claim to for Kristen Elizabeth Martin’s estate?

Send a properly verified claim to the distributees or to their attorney at Corley Law Firm, 415 N. McKinley, Suite 445, Little Rock, AR.

Who are the distributees named in the notice?

The distributees are Celia Berry Martin and Ralph Gene Martin.

Probate — 3 Canterbury Ct., Little Rock, AR (60PR-26-963)

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A small‑estate affidavit was filed for the estate of Kristen Elizabeth Martin (died Feb 19, 2026). Creditors must present verified claims to the distributees or their attorney within three months of May 12, 2026, or lose rights to payment.

Key Takeaways

Three‑month deadline to file claims: starts May 12, 2026
Estate subject to small‑estate affidavit procedure
Distributees named: Celia Berry Martin and Ralph Gene Martin
Claims must be properly verified and submitted to distributees or attorney
Attorney contact: Corley Law Firm, (501) 801-0035

Deadline · Claims Deadline

August 12, 2026

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Published

May 12, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Prepare a properly verified claim
Draft your claim with required verification and supporting documents, dated and signed, before August 12, 2026.
2
Send claim to the distributees' attorney
Deliver or mail the claim to Corley Law Firm, 415 N. McKinley, Suite 445, Little Rock, AR 72205, phone (501) 801-0035.
3
Consider legal help if unsure
Contact an attorney before the deadline to ensure your claim meets Arkansas verification requirements; call Corley Law Firm at (501) 801-0035.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to file a claim against this estate?: You must present a properly verified claim within three months from May 12, 2026 (by August 12, 2026).
Who should I send my claim to for Kristen Elizabeth Martin’s estate?: Send a properly verified claim to the distributees or to their attorney at Corley Law Firm, 415 N. McKinley, Suite 445, Little Rock, AR.
Who are the distributees named in the notice?: The distributees are Celia Berry Martin and Ralph Gene Martin.
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 allowing quick distribution of a deceased person’s modest assets without full probate.
Distributee: A person entitled to receive property from the estate under law or the decedent’s arrangements.

Full Notice Text

County of Pulaski
THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS 4th DIVISION PROBATE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KRISTEN ELIZABETH MARTIN, DECEASED 
CASE NO. 60PR-26-963 
NOTICE 
Name of Decedent: Kristen Elizabeth MartinLast known address of Decedent: 3 Canterbury Ct. Little Rock, AR 72223Date of death: February 19, 2026 
On May 6, 2026, an Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee was filed with respect to the estate of Kristen Elizabeth Martin, deceased, with the clerk of the probate division of the Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Arkansas, under Ark. Code Ann. § 28-41-101. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, properly verified, to the distributees or their attorney within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit of the estate. below. The name, mailing address, and telephone number of the distributees' attorney is set forth This notice first published on May 12 ,2026. DISTRIBUTEES: Celia Berry Martin Ralph Gene Martin c/o M. Gayle Corley, P.A. CORLEY LAW FIRM 415 N. McKinley, Suite 445 Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 (501) 801-0035 Ark. Bar No. 850 DR2T 5/12 5/19/2026