COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Docket No.: BA24P2127EA Estate of: Brian Paul Smothers Date of Death: 06/23/2021 Barnstable Probate and Family Court 3195 Main Street PO Box 346 Barnstable, MA 02630 (508)375-6710 CITATION ON GENERAL PROBATE PETITION To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: Valerie Varner of Sandwich, MA requesting Vacate the Decree & Order on Petition for Late & Limited Formal Testacy and/or Appointment on Jan. 31, 2025 and release the bond of the Personal Representative of the same date appointing Valerie Varner as Personal Representative due to the error about the decedent's marital status. Said prayer is more fully described in the Petition on file with the Court. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on 10/24/2025. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. WITNESS, Hon. Susan Sard Tierney, First Justice of this Court. Date: September 26, 2025 Anastasia W Perrino, Register of Probate October 9 2025 LNEO0384378