Who was appointed personal representative for the estate?

Walter Smith has been appointed as the personal representative.

Where do I send a claim against the estate?

Send claims with proper vouchers to attorney Jeffrey D. Krebs, DC Law - McKinney & Sperry PC, PO Box 1265, Roseburg, OR 97470.

What is the deadline to present claims?

Claims must be presented within four months of May 12, 2026 (by September 12, 2026).

Probate — PO Box 1265, Roseburg, OR (26PB04022)

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Walter Smith has been appointed personal representative for the estate of Zoela Ferry Smith. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to the attorney within four months of the first publication (May 12, 2026) or their claims may be barred.

Key Takeaways

Walter Smith appointed personal representative
Claims must be presented within four months of May 12, 2026
Submit claims with proper vouchers to attorney Jeffrey D. Krebs
Claims not timely presented may be barred

Deadline · Claims Deadline

September 12, 2026

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Published

May 12, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Prepare your claim
Gather documentation and invoices that prove the debt and assemble proper vouchers before the September 12, 2026 deadline.
2
Submit claim to attorney
Mail or deliver your claim and vouchers to Jeffrey D. Krebs, DC Law - McKinney & Sperry PC, PO Box 1265, Roseburg, OR 97470, or contact 541-673-4451 for questions.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed personal representative for the estate?: Walter Smith has been appointed as the personal representative.
Where do I send a claim against the estate?: Send claims with proper vouchers to attorney Jeffrey D. Krebs, DC Law - McKinney & Sperry PC, PO Box 1265, Roseburg, OR 97470.
What is the deadline to present claims?: Claims must be presented within four months of May 12, 2026 (by September 12, 2026).

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Legal terms in this notice

Personal Representative: The person appointed to manage the deceased's estate and handle claims and distributions.
Presented with proper vouchers: Submit a claim along with supporting documents proving the debt or charge.

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF THE STATE OF OREGONFOR DOUGLAS COUNTYCase No. 26PB04022NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS in the matter of the Estate of Zoela Ferry Smith, Deceased.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Walter Smith has qualified and been appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present them, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative's Attorney, Jeffrey D. Krebs, DC Law, McKinney & Sperry PC, P.O. Box 1265, Roseburg, OR 97470, or the claims may be barred.Dated and first published this 12th day of May, 2026.Attorney for Personal Representative:Jeffrey D. Krebs, OSB #094110DC Law - McKinney & Sperry PCPO Box 1265Roseburg, OR 97470Telephone: 541-673-4451Fax: 541-673-1202
Pub 102028 Date: May 12, 2026