NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Buncombe COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 26E000154-100 Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Elizabeth Jane Cruickshank, aka Elizabeth Jane Kilmer Cruickshank, deceased, late of Buncombe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Elizabeth Jane Cruickshank, aka Elizabeth Jane Kilmer Cruickshank to present them to the undersigned on or before the 28 day of August, 2026 (this date being 3 months from the first publication date of this notice) or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment. This the 28 day of May, 2026. Evan M. Gilreath Attorney for Administrator, Stephen Andrew Cruickshank 224 6th Avenue East Hendersonville, NC 28792 Administrator of the Estate of Elizabeth Jane Cruickshank May 28,June 4,11,18 2026 LGSC0524728