Who must present a claim against the estate?

Anyone, including individuals or businesses, who believes the estate owes them money must present a claim.

Where do I send my claim and by when?

Send your claim to William Lawrence Bernard c/o Guido De Maere, P.A., 100 Europa Drive, Suite 160, P.O. Box 3591, Chapel Hill, NC 27515 by August 6, 2026.

What happens if I owe money to the estate?

The notice asks persons indebted to the estate to make immediate payment to the executor.

Probate — 100 Europa Drive, Suite 160, Chapel Hill, NC (26E000273-670)

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The executor of Mary Ann Bernard's estate is notifying creditors to present claims by August 6, 2026, or those claims will be barred; debts owed to the estate should be paid immediately to the executor.

Key Takeaways

Creditors must present claims by August 6, 2026.
Claims not presented by that date will be barred.
Debtors should pay amounts owed to the estate immediately.
Executor: William Lawrence Bernard; attorney: Guido De Maere, P.A.

Deadline · Claims Deadline

August 6, 2026

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Published: May 13, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Prepare and submit creditor claim
Gather documentation of your claim and deliver it to William Lawrence Bernard c/o Guido De Maere, P.A., 100 Europa Drive, Suite 160, P.O. Box 3591, Chapel Hill, NC 27515 before August 6, 2026.
2
If you owe the estate, pay now
Contact the executor or the estate attorney to arrange immediate payment to avoid further action.
3
Consult an attorney
If unsure about claim validity or procedure, consult probate counsel before August 6, 2026; attorney listed: Guido De Maere, P.A.

Frequently asked questions

Who must present a claim against the estate?: Anyone, including individuals or businesses, who believes the estate owes them money must present a claim.
Where do I send my claim and by when?: Send your claim to William Lawrence Bernard c/o Guido De Maere, P.A., 100 Europa Drive, Suite 160, P.O. Box 3591, Chapel Hill, NC 27515 by August 6, 2026.
What happens if I owe money to the estate?: The notice asks persons indebted to the estate to make immediate payment to the executor.

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Legal terms in this notice

Executor: Person appointed to administer the decedent's estate and handle claims and distributions.
Notice to Creditors: Public announcement that invites creditors to present claims against an estate within a deadline.
Pleaded in bar: A legal defense that prevents a claim from being enforced because it missed the deadline.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE TO CREDITORS                    Orange County                   26E000273-670Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mary Ann Bernard, late of Orange County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claim against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned c/o Guido De Maere, P.A. at 100 Europa Drive, Suite 160, P.O. Box 3591, Chapel Hill, NC 27515 on or before the 6th day of August, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.This the 6th day of May, 2026          William Lawrence Bernard, Executor              of the Estate of Mary Ann Bernard                              Attorney for the Estate:                                 Guido De Maere, P.A.                                           P.O. Box 3591                                Chapel Hill, NC 27515May 06, 2026   May 13, 2026     May 20, 2026   May 27, 2026