NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA New Hanover COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 26E000083-640 Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Arthur L. Lacewell, deceased, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Arthur L. Lacewell to present them to the undersigned on or before the 4 day of May, 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 3 day of February, 2026. Arthur D. Lacewell C/O Abby L. Adams Kohut, Adams & Randall, P.A. P.O. Box 269 Wilmington, NC 28402 Administrator of the Estate of Arthur L. Lacewell February 6,13,20,27 2026 LWLM0453446