Who should present claims against the estate?

Anyone who is owed money by the deceased or has a legal claim against the estate should present a verified claim to the executor.

How do I present a claim to the executor?

Send a written, verified statement of the claim to Shawn Darwin Howard at 6538 Minnow Pond Lane, Denver, NC before August 18, 2026.

What happens if I miss the August 18, 2026 deadline?

The executor can plead the notice in bar, which may prevent you from recovering your claim from the estate.

Probate — 6538 Minnow Pond Lane, Denver, NC

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The executor, Shawn Darwin Howard, notifies creditors and others that he qualified for the estate of Frances Little Howard and requests all claims be presented by August 18, 2026; debts to the estate should be paid immediately.

Key Takeaways

Deadline to present claims: August 18, 2026
Executor: Shawn Darwin Howard
Address for correspondence: 6538 Minnow Pond Lane, Denver, NC
Debtors should make immediate payment to the executor

Deadline · Claims Deadline

August 18, 2026

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What to do next

1
Prepare and verify your claim
Gather invoices, contracts, or statements and create a verified written claim to submit to the executor before August 18, 2026.
2
Send claim or payment
Mail or deliver your verified claim or any payment owed to Shawn Darwin Howard at 6538 Minnow Pond Lane, Denver, NC 28037 immediately.
3
Consult an attorney if uncertain
If you believe you have a disputed or large claim, contact a probate attorney well before August 18, 2026, for guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Who should present claims against the estate?: Anyone who is owed money by the deceased or has a legal claim against the estate should present a verified claim to the executor.
How do I present a claim to the executor?: Send a written, verified statement of the claim to Shawn Darwin Howard at 6538 Minnow Pond Lane, Denver, NC before August 18, 2026.
What happens if I miss the August 18, 2026 deadline?: The executor can plead the notice in bar, which may prevent you from recovering your claim from the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

Executor: Person appointed to manage and distribute a deceased person's estate according to the will.
Pleaded in bar: A legal defense that prevents a claim from being heard because a deadline or condition wasn't met.
Qualified: Officially accepted by the court as executor, authorized to act for the estate.

Full Notice Text

NORTH CAROLINALINCON COUNTY26E000294-540EXECUTORS NOTICEHaving qualified asExecutor of the Estateof FRANCES LITTLEHOWARD, late of Lin-coln County, North Car-olina, this is to notify allpersons having claimsagainst the Estate topresent them to the un-dersigned Executor dulyverified, on or beforethe 18th day of August2026, or this notice willbe pleaded in bar of theirrecovery.All persons indebtedto said estate will pleasemake immediate pay-ment to the undersigned.This 20th day of May2026.Shawn DarwinHoward6538 MinnowPond LaneDenver, NC 28037Executor of theEstate ofBOBBY KEYHOWARD, deceased4T: 5-20, 27; 6-3, 10, 2026