Notice to Creditors

Notice to Creditors NO. 25-4-03032-9 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE IN RE THE ESTATE OF: CARL THOMAS KNECHT, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, Linda M. Knecht, has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of the above entitled Estate; that all persons having claims against said deceased are hereby required to serve the same on said Personal Representative or the attorney of record for the Estate, at the address below stated, and file the same with the Clerk of said Court, together with proof of such service, within four ( 4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice, or the date of filing of a copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later, or the same will be barred. DATE of first publication: 01/07/2026 DATE of filing Notice to Creditors: 01/06/2026 /s/Linda M. Knecht, Personal Representative /s/Jeanne E. Betzendorfer, Attorney for Estate 7350 Cirque Dr W, Ste. 201 University Place, WA 98467 January 7, 14, 21 2026 LBKS0432361