CHARLES T. CAPUTE ESQ.
MCALLISTER, DETAR, SHOWALTER & WALKER, LLC
100 N. WEST STREET
EASTON, MD 21601-2710

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of DAVID G. DRAUT Estate No. 25286 Notice is given that: FRANCES ELIZABETH SPURRY whose address is 4440 BAILDON RD TRAPPE, MD 21673-1808 was on DECEMBER 26, 2024 appointed personal representative of the estate of DAVID G. DRAUT who died on DECEMBER 02, 2024 with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 26th day of JUNE, 2025. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

PATRICIA E. CAMPEN, Register of Wills for TALBOT COUNTY
COURTHOUSE-NORTH WING 11 N. WASHINGTON ST; #14 EASTON, MD 21601

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of DANIEL LEE SHORTER Estate No. 25287 Notice is given that: DIANA GAIL SHORTER whose address is 29706 LAKEVIEW COURT EASTON, MD 21601 was on DECEMBER 27, 2024 appointed personal representative of the estate of DANIEL LEE SHORTER who died on OCTOBER 22, 2024 without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 27th day of JUNE, 2025. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

PATRICIA E. CAMPEN, Register of Wills for TALBOT COUNTY
COURTHOUSE-NORTH WING 11 N. WASHINGTON ST; #14 EASTON, MD 21601

SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of PAUL DENNIS KAPPES Estate No. 25290 Notice is given that: DIANNE BERNICE KAPPES whose address is 29718 MARIBEL LN EASTON, MD 21601-4924 was on JANUARY 02, 2025 appointed personal representative of the small estate of PAUL DENNIS KAPPES who died on DECEMBER 15, 2024 with a will. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

PATRICIA E. CAMPEN, Register of Wills for TALBOT COUNTY
COURTHOUSE-NORTH WING 11 N. WASHINGTON ST; #14 EASTON, MD 21601

SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of MAURICE BAILEY AKA: MAURICE ALTON BAILEY Estate No. 25234 Notice is given that: MORRIS BAILEY whose address is 1917 NE 20TH ST APT 136 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73111-2427 was on DECEMBER 31, 2024 appointed personal representative of the small estate of MAURICE BAILEY who died on SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 without a will. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

PATRICIA E. CAMPEN, Register of Wills for TALBOT COUNTY
COURTHOUSE-NORTH WING 11 N. WASHINGTON ST; #14 EASTON, MD 21601