Who should present a claim against the estate of Johnaton Thornton?

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

Where do I send my claim or payment for the estate?

Send claims or payments to Doris Thornton, Administrator, c/o Attorney James E. McNeil, PO Box 6527, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469.

What happens if I miss the August 12, 2026 deadline?

Your claim can be barred and you may be unable to recover money from the estate.

Probate — PO Box 6527, Ocean Isle Beach, NC

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Creditors and debtors of the estate of Johnaton Thornton must present claims by August 12, 2026, or the estate will bar recovery; those owing the estate should pay immediately to the administrator's attorney.

Key Takeaways

Deadline to present claims: August 12, 2026
Claims not presented will be barred from recovery
Debtors should pay the estate immediately
Administrator: Doris Thornton via attorney James E. McNeil

Deadline · Claims Deadline

August 12, 2026

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What to do next

1
Prepare and submit claim
Gather documentation of your claim and mail or deliver it to James E. McNeil, PO Box 6527, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 by August 12, 2026.
2
Pay debts owed to the estate
If you owe the estate, contact the administrator or attorney and arrange immediate payment to the address above.
3
Contact the attorney for questions
Call or write James E. McNeil through the address provided to confirm receipt or ask about filing requirements before August 12, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Who should present a claim against the estate of Johnaton Thornton?: Anyone, including individuals and businesses, who believes the estate owes them money should present a claim.
Where do I send my claim or payment for the estate?: Send claims or payments to Doris Thornton, Administrator, c/o Attorney James E. McNeil, PO Box 6527, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469.
What happens if I miss the August 12, 2026 deadline?: Your claim can be barred and you may be unable to recover money from the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

Administrator: Person appointed to manage a deceased person's estate when there's no executor named.
Pleaded in bar: A legal defense that prevents a late claim from being paid from the estate.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS. All persons, firms or corporations having claims against Johnaton Thornton, late of Washington, DC, are notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before August 12, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the Undersigned.
This the 14th day of May, 2026,
Doris Thornton, Administrator for the Estate of 
Johnaton Thornton, 
c/o James E. McNeil, Attorney, PO Box 6527 Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469.
May 14,21,28, June 4

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DateCategoryCity

The estate administrator, Doris Thornton, notifies creditors and debtors of Johnaton Thornton (decedent) to present claims by August 12, 2026, or be barred; those owing the estate should pay immediately to the administrator or attorney.

May 14, 2026ProbateOcean Isle Beach