NOTICE TO CREDITORS ALL PERSONS, firms and corporations having claims against Carol L. Sword, deceased, of Wake County, N.C., are notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before (March 4, 2026), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment. This December 2, 2025. Jeffrey D. Brewer, Executor 8512 Bluebill Court, Raleigh, NC 27615 IPL0295097 Dec 2,9,16,23 2025