IN THE PROBATE COURT OF MUSCOGEE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIE GEORGE WATKINS DECEASED ESTATE NO.: 2025-PC-001093 TO: Whom it may concern, MARGARET WATKINS has petitioned to be appointed Ancillary Administrator of the estate of WILLIE GEORGE WATKINS deceased, of said County. 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 JANUARY 22, 2026. All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be held at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing. Marc E. D'Antonio Judge of the Probate Court By: Lauren Beaver Clerk/Deputy Clerk of the Probate Court 100 10th Street, P.O. BOX 1340 Address Columbus, Georgia 31902 (706) 653-4333 Telephone IPL0301358 Dec 25,Jan 1,8,15 2026