NOTICE PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE PROBATE COURT OF MUSCOGEE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES FORDHAM, JR., DECEASED ESTATE NO. 2025PC590 TO: Whom it may concern: Lawrence Tyler Smith has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of James Fordham, Jr., deceased. The Petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. 53-12-261. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before September 8, 2025. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing. Contact Probate Court for filing fees. Marc E. D'Antonio, Judge Probate Court of Muscogee County 100 East 10th Street 6th Floor Columbus, GA 31901 IPL0259377 Aug 6,13,20,27 2025