Who must file a claim against this estate?

Anyone who believes the estate owes them money should present a claim to the executor or attorney before July 22, 2026.

Where do I send my claim?

Send your claim to the executor or the attorney Kolin Funk at Benbow, Davidson & Martin P.C., 309 Davie Avenue, Statesville, NC.

What happens if I miss the July 22, 2026 deadline?

The executor will plead the notice in bar and you will likely be prevented from recovering the debt from the estate.

Probate — 309 Davie Avenue, Statesville, NC (26E000102-010)

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The executor for the estate of Hilda June Houchins notifies creditors to present claims by July 22, 2026, or those claims will be barred; debts owed to the estate should be settled promptly. Contact information for the executor's attorney is provided.

Key Takeaways

Deadline to present claims: July 22, 2026
Claims not filed by deadline will be barred
Executor: Charles William Houchins Jr.
Attorney: Kolin Funk at Benbow, Davidson & Martin P.C.
Estate: Hilda June Houchins, Alexander County

Deadline · Claims Deadline

July 22, 2026

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Published

May 13, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Prepare and submit your claim
Gather documentation of the debt and present it to Executor Charles William Houchins Jr. or attorney Kolin Funk before July 22, 2026.
2
Contact the attorney
Call Benbow, Davidson & Martin P.C. at 704-871-9000 or mail claims to 309 Davie Avenue, Statesville, NC for filing details.
3
If owed money to the estate, settle promptly
If you owe the estate, arrange prompt payment with the executor to avoid collection actions; contact information above.

Frequently asked questions

Who must file a claim against this estate?: Anyone who believes the estate owes them money should present a claim to the executor or attorney before July 22, 2026.
Where do I send my claim?: Send your claim to the executor or the attorney Kolin Funk at Benbow, Davidson & Martin P.C., 309 Davie Avenue, Statesville, NC.
What happens if I miss the July 22, 2026 deadline?: The executor will plead the notice in bar and you will likely be prevented from recovering the debt from the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

Executor: Person appointed to manage the deceased's estate and pay debts before distributing assets.
Notice to Creditors: Public announcement requiring creditors to present claims against an estate by a deadline.
Pleaded in bar: A legal defense asserting a claim is barred and cannot be recovered.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE TO CREDITORSALEXANDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINAHaving qualified as Executor for the Estate Hilda June Houchins late of Alexander County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned at the office of his attorney set forth below, on or before July 22, 2026, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to prompt settlement. This the 22nd day of April, 2026.Charles William Houchins Jr.Executor for the Estate of Hilda June HouchinsFile#26E000102-010Kolin FunkAttorney for the Executor of the Estate of Hilda June HouchinsBENBOW, DAVIDSON & MARTIN P.C309 Davie AvenueStatesville, NC 28677704-871-90004/22,4/29,5/6,5/13executormay13-26c

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