IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SEDGWICK COUNTY, KANSAS PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of JAMES C. COMMERFORD Case No. DK-2026-PR-000014 NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on the 7th day of January, 2026, a petition was filed in this Court by Angela Marfise and Janel R. Sanford, heirs, devisees and legatees, and Co-Executor named in the "Last Will and Testament of James C. Commerford" deceased, dated May 22, 2014, praying the will filed with the petition be admitted to probate and record; petitioners be appointed as co-executors, without bond; and petitioners be granted Letters Testamentary. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 10th day of February, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the District Court of Sedgwick County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. DOUG THOMPSON, #09889 1205 Manor Drive, P.O. Box 549 Chapman, Kansas 67431 (785) 922-6678 Attorney for Petitioners IPL0304407 Jan 16,23,30 2026