Who must file a claim against this estate?

Anyone who believes the decedent owed them money should present a properly verified claim to the distributee within three months of the first publication.

What is the deadline to file a claim?

Claims must be filed within three months from the date of the first publication of this notice.

Who is the distributee handling the estate?

Vicki L. Childers, contact at 1526 S. 34th St., Apt. C, Fort Smith, AR; phone 479-831-3601.

Probate — 1506 Eastgate Estates, Van Buren, AR (17PR-25-128)

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An amended small‑estate affidavit was filed for William G. Childers (died March 15, 2025). Creditors must file verified claims within three months of first publication or be barred from benefiting from the estate.

Key Takeaways

Amended small‑estate affidavit filed May 6, 2026
Decedent: William G. Childers, died March 15, 2025
Creditors must file claims within three months of first publication
Distributee contact: Vicki L. Childers, Fort Smith, AR

Deadline · Claims Deadline

August 13, 2026

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Published

May 20, 2026 · yesterday

What to do next

1
Prepare a verified claim
Gather documentation of the debt and prepare a sworn, properly verified claim to present to the distributee before the three‑month deadline.
2
Contact the distributee
Call or mail Vicki L. Childers at 479-831-3601 or 1526 S. 34th St., Apt. C, Fort Smith, AR to discuss submitting your claim.
3
Consult an attorney
If unsure how to verify a claim or protect rights, consult a probate attorney well before the three‑month deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who must file a claim against this estate?: Anyone who believes the decedent owed them money should present a properly verified claim to the distributee within three months of the first publication.
What is the deadline to file a claim?: Claims must be filed within three months from the date of the first publication of this notice.
Who is the distributee handling the estate?: Vicki L. Childers, contact at 1526 S. 34th St., Apt. C, Fort Smith, AR; phone 479-831-3601.

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Legal terms in this notice

Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate: A sworn statement used to collect and distribute a deceased person's small estate without formal probate proceedings.
Distributee: A person entitled to receive property from an estate under the terms of a will or by law.
Properly verified: A claim supported by a sworn statement or affidavit confirming its truth and accuracy.

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
CRAWFORD COUNTY, ARKANSAS
PROBATE DIVISION II
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
WILLIAM G. CHILDERS, DECEASED
CASE NO. 17PR-25-128
Last Known Address of Decedent: 1506 Eastgate Estates, Van Buren, AR  72956
Date of Death: March 15, 2025
On the 6th day of May, 2026, an Amended Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee was filed with respect to the estate of William G. Childers, deceased, with the clerk of the probate division of the Circuit Court of Crawford County, Arkansas, under Ark. Code Ann. § 28-41-101.
All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, properly verified, to the undersigned 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.
The name, mailing address and telephone number of a distributee is:
Vicki L. Childers
1526 S. 34th St., Apt. C
Fort Smith, AR  72903
479-831-3601
May 13, 20 2026
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