IN THE PROBATE COURT OF MUSCOGEE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF MADELINE J. LEMUS DECEASED ESTATE NO. 2026PC45 PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE TO: Whom it may concern ANGELA ORTIZ has petitioned to be appointed administrator of the estate of MADELINE J LEMUS deceased, of said county. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond, waiver of reports, waiver of statements, and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.) All interested persons 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 February 23, 2026. BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be (held on _____________________, 20_____)(scheduled 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: Tina Chuquichanca Clerk of the Probate Court 100 Tenth Street 6th FL / P.O. Box 1340 Columbus, Georgia 31901/31902 _ Address (706) 225-4333 Telephone Number IPL0306260 Jan 20,27,Feb 3,10 2026