Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Steven D. Smith, Sr.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT    OF THE STATE OF    WASHINGTON IN AND FOR    GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY  In the Matter of the Estate of  STEVEN D. SMITH, SR.,   Deceased. NO. 26-4-00043-14  NOTICE TO CREDITORS  The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedents must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or thepersonal representatives attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) 30 days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent's probate and non-probate assets.  DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: February 12, 2026.  Personal Representative: Steven Daniel Smith, Jr. Address: 991 Val Vista Drive Montesano, WA  98563  Attorneys for the Personal Representative: INGRAM, ZELASKO & GOODWIN, LLP Address for Mailing or Service: 120 East First Street Aberdeen, WA 98520 (360) 533-2865 Court of Probate Proceedings and Cause Number: Grays Harbor Superior Court Cause No.#26-4-00043-14        Pub: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26 2026 x3               The Daily World #1026210  ad+#1026210]