Who must present a claim against the estate?

Any person, firm, or corporation who believes the estate owes them money should present a claim.

Where do I send my claim?

Send it to one of the executors at 611 Bibey Road, Carthage; 465 Juniper Lake Road, West End; or 125 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, NC.

What is the deadline to file a claim?

Claims must be presented on or before July 20, 2026.

What happens if I owe money to the estate?

You should make immediate payment to the executors at one of the listed addresses.

Probate — 611 Bibey Road, Carthage, NC

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Executors Timothy S. Short and Judith Short Lloyd notify creditors and others with claims against the estate of Thelma M. Short to present claims by July 20, 2026, or those claims will be forever barred. Debtors should pay immediately.

Key Takeaways

Deadline to present claims: July 20, 2026
Claims not filed by deadline will be forever barred
Submit claims to either of three listed addresses
Debtors to the estate should pay immediately

Deadline · Claims Deadline

July 20, 2026

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Published

May 10, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Prepare and submit your claim
Draft a written claim with documentation and mail or deliver it to 611 Bibey Road, Carthage, NC 28327 (or the other listed addresses) by July 20, 2026.
2
Pay debts owed to the estate
If you owe the estate money, make immediate payment to the executors at one of the three addresses listed in the notice.
3
Consult an attorney if unsure
If you have questions about validity or procedure, contact a probate attorney before July 20, 2026 to protect your rights.

Frequently asked questions

Who must present a claim against the estate?: Any person, firm, or corporation who believes the estate owes them money should present a claim.
Where do I send my claim?: Send it to one of the executors at 611 Bibey Road, Carthage; 465 Juniper Lake Road, West End; or 125 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, NC.
What is the deadline to file a claim?: Claims must be presented on or before July 20, 2026.
What happens if I owe money to the estate?: You should make immediate payment to the executors at one of the listed addresses.

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Legal terms in this notice

Executor: Person appointed to administer a deceased person's estate and carry out the will's directions.
Claims against the estate: Debts or demands creditors assert that the estate must pay from its assets.
Barred: Legally prevented from being enforced or pursued after the deadline.

Full Notice Text

LEGAL NOTICENORTH CAROLINAMOORE COUNTYThe undersigned, TimothyS. Short and Judith ShortLloyd, qualified on April 2,2026 as EXECUTORS of theESTATE OF THELMA M.SHORT, deceased, this is tonotify all persons, firms orcorporations having claimsagainst said Estate that theymust present them to the un-dersigned at 611 Bibey Road,Carthage, NC 28327 or 465Juniper Lake Road, WestEnd, NC 28376, or 125 Ap-plecross Road, Pinehurst, NC28374, on or before the 20thday of July, 2026, or theclaims will be forever barredthereafter, and this notice willbe pleaded in bar of their re-covery. All persons, firms orcorporations indebted to saidEstate will please make imme-diate payment to the under-signed.This the 19th day of April,2026.Timothy S. ShortCo-Executorof the Estate ofThelma ShortJudith Short Lloyd<

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