Who must present a claim against the estate?

Anyone, including creditors or parties owed money by the deceased, must present their claim to the personal representative by the deadline.

Where do I submit my claim?

Submit your claim to Clayton Merritt at 86 S. Lakeshore Dr., Whispering Pines, NC 28327.

What happens if I miss the July 28, 2026 deadline?

Your claim will be forever barred and you will lose the right to recover from the estate.

Probate — 86 S. Lakeshore Dr., Whispering Pines, NC

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Clayton Merritt was appointed personal representative for the estate of Kristie Sue Whaley and is notifying anyone with claims against the estate to present them by July 28, 2026, or be forever barred. Debts owed to the estate should be paid immediately.

Key Takeaways

Deadline to present claims: July 28, 2026
Claims not presented will be forever barred
Submit claims to Clayton Merritt at 86 S. Lakeshore Dr.
Debtors should pay the estate immediately

Deadline · Claims Deadline

July 28, 2026

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Published: May 17, 2026 · 4 days ago

What to do next

1
Prepare and submit claim
Gather documentation of your claim and deliver or mail it to Clayton Merritt at 86 S. Lakeshore Dr., Whispering Pines, NC by July 28, 2026.
2
If you owe the estate, pay now
Make immediate payment to Clayton Merritt at the same address to settle debts owed to the estate.
3
Seek legal advice
If unsure about your rights, consult an estate attorney before July 28, 2026 for guidance on filing a claim.

Frequently asked questions

Who must present a claim against the estate?: Anyone, including creditors or parties owed money by the deceased, must present their claim to the personal representative by the deadline.
Where do I submit my claim?: Submit your claim to Clayton Merritt at 86 S. Lakeshore Dr., Whispering Pines, NC 28327.
What happens if I miss the July 28, 2026 deadline?: Your claim will be forever barred and you will lose the right to recover from the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

Personal Representative: Person appointed to manage the deceased person's estate and handle claims and distributions.
Claims barred: Legal prohibition preventing late creditors from enforcing claims against the estate.

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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