Noble v. Neal

Juanita Noble appeals the Sebastian County Circuit Court's April 18, 2018 order appointing administrator of the estate of Earl Leon Neal (decedent). On appeal, she argues that the circuit court erroneously recognized appellee Earl L. Neal, Jr., as decedent's sole heir. We affirm.

I. Facts

On October 17, 2017, Clyde A. Neal filed a petition for administration of the estate of decedent-Juanita and Clyde's brother, who died on September 16, 2017.1 Listed in the petition as heirs of decedent were four sisters, including Juanita; Clyde; two nieces; and a nephew. On November 9, 2017, Earl L. Neal,…