NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF BUNCOMBE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT FILE NO. 26SP000178-100 James M. Ellis, Administrator of the Estate of Joseph William Young, Petitioner, vs. The Heirs of Joseph William Young, by and through Timothy J. Tyson, in his capacity as Guardian Ad Litem, FRANCINE YOUNG, JOSHUA WILLIAM YOUNG, GEORGE JACOB YOUNG, Respondents, NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows Petition for Determination of Heirs of Joseph William Young. You are required to make a defense to such pleading not later than June 16th, 2026 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. A hearing is set in this matter for JUNE 17TH, 2026 at 9:00am. This the 7th day of May, 2026. James M. Ellis 110 N Dougherty Street Black Mountain, NC 28711 May 7, 14, 21 2026 LGSC0508723