Creditors must present claims against the estate within four months.
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Deadline detected: claims deadline — 2026-04-22
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Iron Mountain
- Case #
- 26-016-DE
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Submit Claims
Present any claims against the estate to Trenton Rankin within four months.
- 2
Contact the Court
Call the court at 906-774-1555 for any inquiries regarding the probate process.
- 3
Consult an Attorney
Consider consulting with Jacob D. Lynch for legal assistance regarding your claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the probate notice?
- The case number is 26-016-DE.
- How long do creditors have to present claims?
- Creditors have four months from the publication date to present claims.
- Who is the personal representative for the estate?
- The personal representative is Trenton Rankin.
- Where should claims be submitted?
- Claims should be submitted to the probate court and the personal representative.
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Full Notice Text
STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT DICKINSON COUNTY. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate. Case No. 26-016-DE Hon. Thomas D. Slagle. Court address 705 S. Stephenson Ave, Iron Mountain, MI 49801. Court telephone no. 906-774-1555. Estate of Ray Elton Rankin, Jr. Date of birth May 31, 1947. TO ALL CREDITORS** NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Ray Elton Rankin, Jr. died 12/22/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Trenton Rankin personal representative, or to both the probate court at 705 S. Stephenson Ave, PO Box 609, Iron Mountain, MI 49801 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Jacob D. Lynch (P78810) 307 East C Street, PO Box 638, Iron Mountain, MI 49801, 906-774-3808. Trenton Rankin, c/o Ryan & Lynch Law, PO Box 638, Iron Mountain, MI 49801.