NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Madison COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 26E000015-560 Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Michael J. Flanagan, deceased, late of Madison County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Michael J. Flanagan to present them to the undersigned on or before the 17 day of October, 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 15 day of July, 2026. Larry Leake P.O. Box 997 Mars Hill, NC 28754 Administrator of the Estate of Michael J. Flanagan July 15,22,29,August 5 2026 LGSC0552162