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

Claims must be filed within six months of the first publication date, May 13, 2026.

Where do I submit a claim for the estate?

Submit a duly verified claim to the personal representative or the attorneys at Gean, Gean & Gean, 511 Garrison Ave., Fort Smith, AR.

Can I contest the will admitted to probate?

Yes, but you must file a Petition to contest within the time provided by law.

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

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The Circuit Court admitted a December 1, 2016 will for Harold McKown to probate and appointed a personal representative. Creditors must file verified claims within six months of May 13, 2026 or be barred from recovery from the estate.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to probate on January 13, 2025
Claim deadline: six months from May 13, 2026
Claims must be duly verified and presented to personal representative
Contests require filing a Petition within statutory time

Deadline · Claims Deadline

November 13, 2026

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Published

May 20, 2026 · yesterday

What to do next

1
Prepare and verify any claims
If you believe the estate owes you money, prepare a verified claim and file it by November 13, 2026 (six months from May 13, 2026).
2
Contact the estate attorney
Call Gean, Gean & Gean at (479) 783-1124 or visit 511 Garrison Ave., Fort Smith for filing instructions.
3
Consult an attorney to contest the will
If you intend to challenge probate, consult a probate attorney promptly to file a Petition within the statutory period.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to file a claim against Harold McKown's estate?: Claims must be filed within six months of the first publication date, May 13, 2026.
Where do I submit a claim for the estate?: Submit a duly verified claim to the personal representative or the attorneys at Gean, Gean & Gean, 511 Garrison Ave., Fort Smith, AR.
Can I contest the will admitted to probate?: Yes, but you must file a Petition to contest within the time provided by law.

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Legal terms in this notice

personal representative: The person appointed to manage the decedent's estate and handle claims and distributions.
probate: Court process that validates a will and supervises estate administration.
duly verified: A claim sworn under oath or accompanied by a sworn statement confirming its truth.
contest the probate: A legal challenge to whether the will should be admitted to probate.

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