NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, DURHAM COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT FILE NO. 25SP000877-310 In the Matter of the Estate of KAY FRANCES LADD TO: The Unknown and Unlocatable Heirs of Kay Frances Ladd TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled special proceeding. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Sale of real property at private sale, for the estate to take possession, custody, and control of said real property, and to determine the heirs of Kay Frances Ladd in order to satisfy debts of the estate and for future potential distribution to heirs. Property address: 4411 Rhew Dr., Durham, NC, 27704. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than December 29, 2025 (40 days from 1st publication) and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 19 day of November, 2025. Samantha R. Duncan, Hopler, Wilms, & Hanna, PLLC, 2314 S Miami Blvd #151, Durham, NC 27703