LEGAL NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF MUSCOGEE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF ) CHARLES RAY SMITH, ) ESTATE NO. DECEASED NOTICE IN RE: The Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form and for grant of fiduciary powers of O.C.G.A § 53-12-261 in the above referenced estate having been duly filed, TO: All Beneficiaries Under the Will of Charles Ray Smith, also known as Charles Ray Smith, Jr., deceased. This is to notify you to file objection, if there is any, to the Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form, in this Court on or before July 27, 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 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: Lauren Beaver, Clerk/Deputy Clerk of the Probate Court 100 10th Street, 6th Floor, P.O. Box 1340 Columbus, GA 31901 Address (706) 653-4333 Telephone Number IPL0349980 Jun 24,Jul 1,8,15 2026