STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT

STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT Otsego COUNTY FILE NO. 2026-11353-DE NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Estate of Jay Howard Hicks, Deceased Date of Birth: August 6, 1953 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: The decedent, who lived at 5929 Greenway Dr Chester Twp, MI 49735 died March 24, 2026. An application for informal probate was filed by Don Charles Hicks, 184 Lorberta Lane, Pontiac, MI 48328 . On June 4, 2026 the Otsego County Probate Court, 800 Livingston Blvd Ste 1C, Gaylord, MI 49735, Gaylord, MI 49735 granted informal probate. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Don Charles Hicks, named personal representative or proposed personal representative or to both the probate court at 800 Livingston Blvd Ste 1C, Gaylord, MI 49735, Gaylord, MI 49735, and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: July 7, 2026 Personal Representative: Don Charles Hicks 184 Lorberta Lane Pontiac, MI 48328 Attorney: Anthony H. McClerklin (P74296) 28175 Haggerty Rd Novi, MI 48377 July 10 2026 LPET0552719