Who should I contact to submit a claim against this estate?

Send your claim or contact Administrator Floyd Joe Hicks at 203 Russell Gap Rd, Mountain Falls, NC 28654.

What is the deadline to present a claim?

Claims must be presented on or before August 12, 2026.

What happens if I owe money to the estate?

The notice requests immediate payment to the estate; contact the administrator to arrange payment.

Probate — 203 Russell Gap Rd, Mountain Falls, NC 28654 (26E000177-940)

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The administrator of William Gordon Hicks’s estate notifies creditors to present claims by August 12, 2026, or those claims will be barred; those owing the estate must pay immediately. This starts the estate claims period in Watauga County.

Key Takeaways

Creditors must file claims by August 12, 2026
Claims not presented by deadline will be barred
Administrator: Floyd Joe Hicks
Debtors to the estate must pay immediately
Mailing address provided for submissions

Deadline · Claims Deadline

August 12, 2026

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Published

May 20, 2026 · yesterday

What to do next

1
Prepare and submit creditor claim
Gather documentation and mail or deliver your claim to Administrator Floyd Joe Hicks at 203 Russell Gap Rd, Mountain Falls, NC 28654 by August 12, 2026.
2
If you owe the estate, pay promptly
Contact Floyd Joe Hicks at the provided address to arrange immediate payment to the estate.
3
Consult an attorney if unsure
If you believe you have rights against the estate, consult a probate attorney well before August 12, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Who should I contact to submit a claim against this estate?: Send your claim or contact Administrator Floyd Joe Hicks at 203 Russell Gap Rd, Mountain Falls, NC 28654.
What is the deadline to present a claim?: Claims must be presented on or before August 12, 2026.
What happens if I owe money to the estate?: The notice requests immediate payment to the estate; contact the administrator to arrange payment.

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Legal terms in this notice

Administrator: Person appointed to manage the deceased’s estate when there is no executor named.
Notice to Creditors: Public announcement that invites creditors to submit claims against an estate by a deadline.
Placed in bar of their recovery: A legal phrase meaning claims not timely filed will be prevented from being paid.

Full Notice Text

State of North Carolina
County of WATAUGA
In The General Court
Of Justice
Superior Court division
Before the Clerk

FILE 26E000177-940
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of William Gordon Hicks, deceased of WATAUGA County, this is to notify all  persons having claims against the Estate of said, William Gordon Hicks, present them to the undersigned on or before August 12, 2026, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment

This the 13th day of May, 2026..

Floyd Joe Hicks
203 Russell Gap Rd
MO Falls, NC 28654