Case No.: PB2026-003715 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR INFORMAL PROBATE OF A WILL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA COUNTY OF MARICOPA In the Matter of the Estate of: Thomas Francis Mercier an Adult, deceased. NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Karen Whiteford has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate on June 29, 2026. Address is 8896 S Drea Ln, Tempe, AZ 85284. 2. DEADLINE TO MAKE CLAIMS: All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within (4) four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. 3. NOTICE OF CLAIMS: Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at 8896 S Drea Ln, Tempe, AZ 85284. 4. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT: A copy of the Notice of Appointment is attached to the copies of this document mailed to all known creditors. DATED July 3, 2026 By: /s/ Karen Whiteford Personal Representative July 9, 16, 23 2026 LAZS0551470