Who should present a claim against Kristie Sue Whaley's estate?

Anyone, including individuals or businesses, who believes the estate owes them money should present a claim to the personal representative.

Where and how do I present a claim?

Mail or deliver your claim to Clayton Merritt at 865 S. Lakeshore Dr., Whispering Pines, NC 28327 before July 28, 2026.

What happens if I owe money to the estate?

You should make immediate payment to the personal representative at the listed address to settle your debt.

Probate — 865 S. Lakeshore Dr., Whispering Pines, NC

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Personal representative Clayton Merritt notifies creditors and debtors of the estate of Kristie Sue Whaley to present claims by July 28, 2026 or be forever barred; indebted parties should pay immediately to the representative at the listed address.

Key Takeaways

Deadline to present claims: July 28, 2026
Claims not filed by that date will be forever barred
Submit claims to Clayton Merritt at 865 S. Lakeshore Dr.
Those owing the estate must make immediate payment

Deadline · Claims Deadline

July 28, 2026

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Published: May 10, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category

Probate

City

Whispering Pines

Address

865 S. Lakeshore Dr., Whispering Pines, NC

Research context

3 probate notices in Whispering Pines (last 12 months)

Claims due in68 days

If you don't respond

If claims are not presented by July 28, 2026, those claims will be forever barred and cannot be recovered against the estate.

What to do next

1
Prepare your claim
Gather invoices, contracts, or documentation showing the debt or claim against the estate before July 28, 2026.
2
Submit claim or payment
Mail or deliver your signed claim or payment to Clayton Merritt at 865 S. Lakeshore Dr., Whispering Pines, NC 28327 before July 28, 2026.
3
Consult an attorney if unsure
If you’re unsure about your rights, contact a probate attorney before the July 28, 2026 deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who should present a claim against Kristie Sue Whaley's estate?: Anyone, including individuals or businesses, who believes the estate owes them money should present a claim to the personal representative.
Where and how do I present a claim?: Mail or deliver your claim to Clayton Merritt at 865 S. Lakeshore Dr., Whispering Pines, NC 28327 before July 28, 2026.
What happens if I owe money to the estate?: You should make immediate payment to the personal representative at the listed address to settle your debt.

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Legal terms in this notice

Personal Representative: Person appointed to administer an estate, pay debts, and distribute assets.
Barred: Legally prevented from enforcing or recovering a claim after a deadline.

Full Notice Text

LEGAL NOTICENORTH CAROLINAMOORE COUNTYThe undersigned ClaytonMerritt qualified on April 17,2026 as Personal Representat-ive of the Estate of Kristie SueWhaley, deceased, this is tonotify all persons, firms orcorporations having claimsagainst said estate to presentthem to the undersigned at 86S. Lakeshore Dr., WhisperingPines, NC 28327, on or be-fore July 28 , 2026 or theclaims will be forever barredthereafter, and this notice willbe pleaded in bar of their re-covery. All persons, firms orcorporations indebted to saidestate will please make imme-diate payment to the under-signed.This the 26th day of April,2026.Clayton MerrittPersonal Representativeof the Estate ofKristie Sue Whaley469810 4:26,5:3,10,17

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