What is the deadline to file a claim against Harold McKown's estate?

Claims must be filed within six months of May 13, 2026, making the deadline November 13, 2026.

Who was appointed to handle the estate?

A personal representative was appointed; contact information is available through Gean, Gean & Gean in Fort Smith.

How can I contest the will?

You must file a petition to contest probate within the time allowed by law in Crawford County Probate Court.

What happens if I miss the claims deadline?

If you miss the November 13, 2026 deadline, your claim is barred and you cannot share in the estate.

Probate — 1928 Lee Creek Drive, Van Buren, Arkansas (17PR-25-6)

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The Decedent's December 1, 2016 will was admitted to probate in Crawford County; a personal representative is appointed and creditors must file verified claims within six months of May 13, 2026 or be barred from the estate.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to probate on January 13, 2025
Personal representative appointed for Harold McKown
Creditors must file verified claims by November 13, 2026
Will contests require a timely petition
Estate address: 1928 Lee Creek Drive, Van Buren

Deadline · Claims Deadline

November 13, 2026

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Published

May 13, 2026 · 6 days ago

What to do next

1
File a verified claim
Creditors should prepare and file a sworn claim with Crawford County Probate Court by November 13, 2026; contact Gean, Gean & Gean for assistance.
2
Contact the personal representative
Reach out to the law firm Gean, Gean & Gean (511 Garrison Ave., Fort Smith; (479) 783-1124) for estate information.
3
Consider contesting the will
If you believe the will is invalid, file a petition to contest in Crawford County Probate Court within the statutory period starting May 13, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to file a claim against Harold McKown's estate?: Claims must be filed within six months of May 13, 2026, making the deadline November 13, 2026.
Who was appointed to handle the estate?: A personal representative was appointed; contact information is available through Gean, Gean & Gean in Fort Smith.
How can I contest the will?: You must file a petition to contest probate within the time allowed by law in Crawford County Probate Court.
What happens if I miss the claims deadline?: If you miss the November 13, 2026 deadline, your claim is barred and you cannot share in the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

personal representative: Person appointed to manage the deceased's estate and distribute assets per the will.
admitted to probate: Court accepted the will as valid and begun the probate process.
verified claim: A written claim against the estate sworn to be true, often notarized or under oath.
contest of the probate: A legal challenge questioning the will's validity that must be filed within statutory time.

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CRAWFORD COUNTY, ARKANSAS
PROBATE DIVISION
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF  CASE NO. 17PR-25-6
HAROLD MCKOWN, deceased
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL
AND FILING OF CLAIMS
Last known address of decedent:  1928 Lee Creek Drive, Van Buren, Arkansas
Date of death: January 1, 2024
An instrument dated December 1, 2016 was on the Janury 13, 2025 admitted to probate as the Last Will of the above named decedent, and the undersigned has been appointed personal representative thereunder. A contest of the probate of the Will can be effected only by filing a Petition within the time provided by law.
All having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) 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 the 13th day of May, 2026.
GEAN, GEAN & GEAN
Attorneys at Law
511 Garrison Ave.
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-1124 ph.
(479) 783-2440 fax
BY /s/David Charles Gean
Arkansas Bar No. 90126
May 13, 20 2026
LFTS0513771

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