Case No. 26-4-01082-7 KNT- Probate Notice to Creditors

Published 1:30 am Friday, February 20, 2026

Case No. 26-4-01082-7 KNT

Probate Notice to Creditors

(RCW 11.40.030)

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT of the State of Washington in and for the County of King

In the Matter of the James C. Baker, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of James C. Baker

The Personal Representative (technically Administrator) named below have been appointed as the Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication: February 20, 2026

Personal Representative: Edward J. McMeel

Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives: MICHAEL SAFREN, WSBA # 46377

Address for Mailing or Service:

The Law Offices of Jenny Ling,

14900 Interurban Ave S, Suite 280, Seattle, WA 98168, (206) 859-5098.

King County Superior Court Case No.: 26-4-01082-7 KNT

IDX-1026655

February 20, 27, March 6, 2026