Paragould Woman's Estate Settled Through Affidavit

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The estate of Virginia West, a Paragould, Arkansas resident who passed away in December 2025, is being settled through an affidavit for collection of a small estate by a distributee. The legal description of West's real property located at 2715 Mt. Carmel Road in Paragould has been provided, and all persons with claims against the estate must submit them to the distributee's attorney within three months of the first publication of the notice.

Why it matters

This case highlights the probate process in Arkansas for small estates, which allows for a more streamlined transfer of assets to heirs without a full court-supervised probate. It also demonstrates the importance of having one's affairs in order, including a will or other estate planning documents, to ensure a smooth transition of property upon death.

The details

According to the notice, an affidavit for collection of a small estate was filed on or around February 6, 2026 with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court for Greene County, Arkansas. This allows the transfer of Virginia West's real property located at 2715 Mt. Carmel Road in Paragould to a designated distributee without a full probate proceeding. The legal description of the property is provided in the notice.

• Virginia West passed away on December 16, 2025.
• The affidavit for collection of a small estate was filed on or around February 6, 2026.

What’s next

All persons with claims against Virginia West's estate must submit them, properly verified, to Lorie L. Whitby, P.A. within three months of the first publication of the notice, or they will be forever barred from any benefit of the estate.