NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION ACTION 26CV001657-640

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION ACTION 26CV001657-640 In the matter of: OCEANSIDE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND ASSIGNS, IF ANY, OF WILLIAM M. HILL To: DEFENDANT(S) – UNKNOWN HEIRS AND ASSIGNS, IF ANY, OF WILLIAM M. HILL 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: declaratory judgment of deed restriction and quiet title of property located at 49 Lennon Drive, Wilmington, NC. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than April 22, 2026, and upon failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 13th day of March, 2026. C. Wes Hodges, II Attorney for Plaintiff Equitas Law Partners LLP 6329 Oleander Dr., Ste 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 Phone: (910) 900-8042 Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 1A-1, Rule 4(j1) March 13, 20, 27 2026 LWLM0477038