Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Docket No. WO25A0655AD CITATION G.L. c. 210, § 6 Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608 (508)831-2200 In the matter of: Alaina Maxine McPherson To: Eric Soto any unnamed or unknown parent and persons interested in a petition for the adoption of said child and to the Department of Children and Families of said Commonwealth. A petition has been presented to said court by: Steven Ivester of Grafton, MA Ashley McPherson Iverson of Grafton, MA requesting for leave to adopt said child and that the name of the child be changed to Alaina Maxine Ivester IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT: Worcester ON OR BEFORE TEN O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON: 02/24/2026 WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A Keamy, First Justice of this Court. A Date: November 20, 2025 /s/Stephanie K. Fattman Register of Probate