Who is the executor of Cynthia C. Cole's estate?

Lisa Markley was appointed executor by the Palo Alto County District Court on May 8, 2026.

How long do I have to challenge the will?

You must file a challenge within the later of four months after the notice's second publication or one month from the date of this notice.

How do creditors make a claim against the estate?

Creditors should file a written claim in Palo Alto County District Court within the statutory deadlines noted in the notice.

Probate — Palo Alto (ESPR012672)

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The district court admitted the last will and testament of Cynthia C. Cole (died April 29, 2026) and appointed Lisa Markley as executor. Creditors and interested persons have limited time to file claims or to challenge the will.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to probate on May 8, 2026
Lisa Markley appointed executor
Challenge deadline: later of four months after second publication or one month after notice
Creditors must file claims within statutory deadlines

Published: May 20, 2026 · yesterday
Category: Probate
City: Palo Alto
Case #: ESPR012672

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If you don't respond

If no action is taken within the deadline (four months after second publication or one month from this notice), claims against the estate or challenges to the will may be barred and the estate will proceed under the appointed executor.

What to do next

1
Contact the executor
Reach out to Lisa Markley to discuss claims or estate matters as soon as possible.
2
File a will challenge if needed
If you intend to contest the will, file an action in Palo Alto County District Court within the later of four months after second publication or one month from this notice.
3
Submit creditor claims
Creditors should prepare and file claims in the court before the statutory deadline to preserve rights against the estate.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the executor of Cynthia C. Cole's estate?: Lisa Markley was appointed executor by the Palo Alto County District Court on May 8, 2026.
How long do I have to challenge the will?: You must file a challenge within the later of four months after the notice's second publication or one month from the date of this notice.
How do creditors make a claim against the estate?: Creditors should file a written claim in Palo Alto County District Court within the statutory deadlines noted in the notice.

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Legal terms in this notice

executor: Person appointed to manage the deceased's estate and carry out the will's instructions.
admitted to probate: Court process recognizing a will as valid so the estate can be administered.
creditor: Someone owed money by the deceased who can file a claim against the estate.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE OF PROBATEIN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THESTATE OF low A, IN AND FOR PALOAL TO COUNTYCOURT FILE No: ESPR012672NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL,APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTORS,AND NOTICE TO CREDITORSIN RE THE MATTER OF THEESTATE OF CYNTHIA C. COLE,DECEDENTTo All Persons Interested in theEstate of Cynthia C. Cole, Deceased,who died on or about the 29th day ofApril, 2026.You are hereby notified that on the8th day of May, 2026, the Last Willand Testament of Cynthia C. Cole,deceased, bearing date of the 25thday of October, 2023, was admittedto probate in the above-named courtand that Lisa Markley was appointedexecutor of the estate. Any action toset aside the will must be brought inthe District Court of said county withinthe later to occur of four months fromthe date of the second publication ofthis notice or one month from the dateof m