Who should I contact to present a claim against this estate?

Send your claim and supporting proof to Trustee Nicholette Kompelien at 2336 Dartmouth Bend Drive, Ballwin, MO 63011 or contact the trustee's attorney, Joseph Markell, at Markell Estate Planning & Elder Law LC, 6700 Keaton Corporate Parkway, Ste. 102, O'Fallon, MO 63368.

What happens if I miss the six-month deadline?

If you miss the six-month deadline, your claim will be forever barred and you will be unable to recover from the estate.

Probate — 2336 Dartmouth Bend Drive, Ballwin, MO

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Affects:Creditors

Notice to creditors in the estate of John Joseph Power: Trustee Nicholette Kompelien will accept valid creditor claims for six months from the first publication date. Creditors must submit proof of their claims or they will be barred from recovery.

Key Takeaways

Trustee: Nicholette Kompelien, Ballwin address provided
Creditors have six months from first publication to file claims
Claims require proper proof to be paid by the Trustee
Claims not timely presented will be forever barred

Deadline · Claims Deadline

November 1, 2026

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Published: May 15, 2026 · 4 days ago
Category: Probate

City

Ballwin

Address

2336 Dartmouth Bend Drive, Ballwin, MO · 2 filings

Research context

2 filings at this address 5 probate notices in Ballwin (last 12 months)

Claims due in165 days

If you don't respond

If creditors do not present claims within six months from the first publication date, their claims will be forever barred and they cannot recover from the estate.

What to do next

1
Gather proof of debt
Collect invoices, contracts, or statements that substantiate the amount owed by the decedent before submitting a claim.
2
Submit your claim
Mail or deliver your claim and proof to Trustee Nicholette Kompelien at 2336 Dartmouth Bend Drive, Ballwin, MO 63011 before the six-month deadline.
3
Contact the trustee's attorney
If you have questions, call or write Joseph Markell at Markell Estate Planning & Elder Law LC, 6700 Keaton Corporate Parkway, Ste. 102, O'Fallon, MO 63368 for guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Who should I contact to present a claim against this estate?: Send your claim and supporting proof to Trustee Nicholette Kompelien at 2336 Dartmouth Bend Drive, Ballwin, MO 63011 or contact the trustee's attorney, Joseph Markell, at Markell Estate Planning & Elder Law LC, 6700 Keaton Corporate Parkway, Ste. 102, O'Fallon, MO 63368.
How long do I have to file a claim against the estate?: You have six months from the date of the first publication of this notice to present your claim.
What happens if I miss the six-month deadline?: If you miss the six-month deadline, your claim will be forever barred and you will be unable to recover from the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

Trustee: Person who manages the trust assets and pays debts or distributions per the trust terms.
Decedent: A person who has died; here, John Joseph Power.
Present their claims: Submit a written, documented request for payment of a debt owed by the decedent's estate.
Forever barred: Legal consequence meaning the creditor loses the right to enforce the claim against the estate.

Full Notice Text

To all persons interested in the Estate of John Joseph Power, Decedent. The undersigned, Nicholette Kompelien is acting as Trustee under a trust the terms of which provide that the debts of the decedent may be paid by the Trustee upon receipt of proper proof thereof.
The address of the Trustee is 2336 Dartmouth Bend Drive, Ballwin, MO 63011.
The address of the Trustee's attorney is Joseph Markell, Markell Estate Planning & Elder Law LC, 6700 Keaton Corporate Parkway, Ste. 102, O'Fallon, MO 63368.
All creditors of the decedent are noticed to present their claims to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.
Nicolette Kompelien
Trustee
4158799 County May 1, 2026