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

Claims must be presented within three months from the first publication date, May 7, 2026.

Who should I contact to present a claim?

Contact the distributee's attorney, Patrick McDaniel, at (479) 394-3091 or 311 DeQueen Street, Mena, AR 71953.

Probate — 113 Grand Lane, Mena, AR (57-PR26-60)

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A small-estate affidavit was filed for the estate of Gayle K. Ford (d. March 26, 2024), listing two lots in Mena; creditors must present claims within three months of first publication or be barred from the estate.

Key Takeaways

Affidavit for small estate filed April 29, 2026
Decedent: Gayle K. Ford, died March 26, 2024
Real property: Lots 11 and 12, Block 100, Mena
Creditors must file claims within three months from May 7, 2026
Attorney: Patrick McDaniel, (479) 394-3091

Deadline · Claims Deadline

August 7, 2026

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Published

May 14, 2026 · 6 days ago

What to do next

1
Prepare and verify your claim
Assemble documentation of the debt or claim and have it verified before presenting it to the distributee or attorney.
2
Submit claim by deadline
Deliver your verified claim to Patrick McDaniel, Attorney for the Estate, by August 7, 2026 (three months from May 7, 2026).
3
Contact the attorney for questions
Call Patrick McDaniel at (479) 394-3091 or visit 311 DeQueen Street, Mena, AR 71953 for filing instructions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to file a claim against this estate?: Claims must be presented within three months from the first publication date, May 7, 2026.
Who should I contact to present a claim?: Contact the distributee's attorney, Patrick McDaniel, at (479) 394-3091 or 311 DeQueen Street, Mena, AR 71953.
What property is included in the affidavit?: Lots 11 and 12 of Block 100 of the original townsite of the City of Mena, Arkansas.
What happens if I miss the three-month deadline?: You will be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

affidavit for collection of small estates: A sworn statement allowing simplified distribution of small estates without full probate proceedings.
distributee: Person entitled to receive property from the deceased's estate under the affidavit.
first publication: The date the notice first appears in the newspaper, starting the statutory claim period.

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF POLK COUNTY, ARKANSASPROBATE DIVISIONIn the Matter of the Estate ofDOCKET NO. 57-PR26-60Gayle K. Ford, DeceasedNOTICELast known address of decedent: 113 Grand LaneMena, AR 71953Date of Death: March 26, 2024      On April 29, 2026, an affidavit for collection of small estates by distribute was filed with respect to the estate of Gayle K. Ford, deceased, with the clerk of the probate division of the circuit court of Polk County, Arkansas, under A.C.A. § 28-41-101.The legal description of the real property listed in the affidavit is as follows:Lots 11 and 12 of Block 100 of the original townsite of the City of Mena, ArkansasAll persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, property verified, to the distribute or his or her 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 in the estate.The name, mailing address, and telephone number of the distribute or distributee's attorney is:Patrick McDanielAttorney for the Estate ofGayle K. Ford311 DeQueen StreetMena, Arkansas 71953(479) 394-3091This notice first published this 7 day ofMay, 2026.PATRICK McDANIELArkansas Bar #97133311 DeQueen StreetMena, Arkansas 71953(479) 394-3091Published in The Mena Star on 5-7-26 & 5-14-26