Important Notice to Columbia Residents: Claims Deadline for Estates Approaching

Columbia, SC: Important Notice to Creditors of Estates

Hey, Columbia! If you have any claims against certain estates in our community, it’s time to pay attention. There’s a new public notice making its rounds, and it’s crucial for those who might be involved.

According to the latest notice, all individuals—yes, that includes you!—who think they might have claims against the estates listed need to act quickly. The notice states that anyone with a claim must either deliver it in person or mail it to the personal representative for each estate. This must also be filed with the Probate Court of Richland County on a specific form, and you have only until eight months after the date of the notice’s first publication to do so. This is important because, if you miss that deadline, you could lose your right to make a claim altogether! Yikes!

How to File Your Claims

So, what do you need to include in your claim? Great question! The requirements are pretty straightforward. Each claim must be presented in a written format and should include:

• Your Name and Address: Make sure to include your personal details—this identifies who the claim is from.
• The Basis of Your Claim: This is where you explain why you believe you have a claim against the estate.
• Amount Claimed: Specify how much you believe you are owed.
• Date When Due: Mention when that amount was due to you.
• Description of Any Security: If you have any security backing your claim, include its description.

Got all that? Good! Now let’s take a look at some of the estates mentioned in the notice.

Highlighting Some Estates

Among the estates listed, we have:

• Barbara Lews Adams – Personal Representative: Brianna Blue from Charlotte, NC
• Earnestine Williams Dawkins – Personal Representative: Kimberley Kennedy in Blythewood, SC
• Kathryn Hutchinson McCormick – Personal Representative: Patrick McCormick in Lexington, SC
• Sherry Faulks Eaddy – Personal Representative: William P. Eaddy in Columbia, SC
• Ralph Gordon Deso – Personal Representative: Henry W. Deso in Jonesboro, GA
• Robert B. White Jr. – Personal Representative: Mildred White Hopkins in Columbia, SC

Each estate has its appointed personal representatives and, in some cases, attorneys listed. If you think you have a claim against any of these estates, make sure you reach out to the respective personal representative without delay.

Deadline – Don’t Miss It!

As a gentle reminder, the deadline for submitting your claims is going to be eight months after the first publication of the notice. This means the clock is ticking! For those filing, the probate court is located at P.O. Box 192, Columbia, SC 29202. Keep this information handy so you can get those claims submitted right.

In a nutshell, if you have a claim related to any of the estates mentioned, don’t hesitate to take action. It’s your chance to ensure that your voice is heard when it comes to settling any outstanding matters. Remember, time is of the essence, and we’re here rooting for you to take the necessary steps!

Stay connected, Columbia, and let’s keep supporting one another as we navigate through important community matters like this together!