<div>First published November 12, 2026IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of Agnes Straiton Smith, Deceased. NO. 26-4-01065-37. NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. RCW 11.42.030. JUDGE: Robert E. OlsonThe notice agent named below has elected to give notice to creditors of the above-named decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the court, the notice agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as notice agent or of the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent’s estate in the state of Washington. According to the records of the court as are available on the date of the filing of this notice with the court, a cause number regarding the decedent has not been issued to any other notice agent, and a personal representative of the decedent’s estate has not been appointed.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 11.42.070 by serving on or mailing to the notice agent or the notice agent’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 notice agent’s declaration and oath were filed. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the notice agent served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.42.020(2)(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 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.Date of First Publication:November 12, 2026The notice agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington on November 5, 2026, at Bellingham, Washington, that the foregoing is true and correct.Notice Agent:Norma SmithPO Box 28355Bellingham, WA 98228Attorney for notice agent:Katti Esp301 Prospect StreetBellingham, WA 98225Address for Mailing or Service:Katti Esp301 Prospect StreetBellingham, WA 98225Court of notice agent’s Declaration and Oath: Superior Court of Whatcom County. Cause Number: 26-4-01065-37.IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of Stanley Bronisz, Deceased. NO. 26-4-01055-37. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. (RCW 11.40.030) JUDGE: Robert E. OlsonThe personal representative named below has been appointed as 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&nbsp;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)&nbsp;Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW&nbsp;11.40.020(1)(c); or (2)&nbsp;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&nbsp;11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.Date of First Publication:November 12, 2026Personal Representative:Carol Bronisz3315 Iowa DriveBellingham, WA 98229-5953Attorney for the Personal Representative:Katti Esp301 Prospect StreetBellingham, WA 98225Address for Mailing or Service:Katti Esp301 Prospect StreetBellingham, WA 98225Court of Probate Proceedings Superior Court of Whatcom County and Cause Number: Cause No. 26-4-01055-37First published November 5, 2026IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR SKAGIT COUNTY In re the Estate of: JOHN P. MCKNIGHT, Deceased. No. 26-4-00570-29. NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as 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 probated 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 nonprobate assets.November 2, 2026 with Clerk of Court:Date of First Publication:November 5, 2026Name of Personal Representative:LORI S. MCKNIGHTAttorney for Personal Representatives:Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262Address for Mailing or Service:Avery Elder Law, P.S.801 Samish Way, Ste. 202Bellingham WA 98229Telephone: (360) 325-2550Email: steve@averyelderlaw.comDATED November 2, 2026AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S.STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262Attorney for Personal RepresentativeLORI S. MCKNIGHTFirst published October 29, 2026IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of William Brian VanderHeyden, Deceased. NO. 26-4-01019-37. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. (RCW 11.40.030) JUDGE: Jennifer SlatteryThe personal representative named below has been appointed as 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&nbsp;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)&nbsp;Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW&nbsp;11.40.020(1)(c); or (2)&nbsp;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&nbsp;11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.Date of First Publication:October 29, 2026Personal Representative:Kelly VanderHeyden909 Marine Drive Unit 104Bellingham, WA 98225Attorney for the Personal Representative:Katti Esp301 Prospect StreetBellingham, WA 98225Address for Mailing or Service:Katti Esp301 Prospect StreetBellingham, WA 98225Court of Probate Proceedings Superior Court of Whatcom County and Cause Number: Cause No. 26-4-01019-37.IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Matter of the Trust of: JACKSON REED COPELAND, Deceased. No. 26-4-01025-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. RCW 11.42.030The notice agent named below has elected to give notice to creditors of the above-named Decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the court, the notice agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as notice agent or of the appointment of a personal representative of Decedent’s estate in the state of Washington. According to the records of the court as are available on the date of the filing of this notice with the court, a cause number regarding Decedent has not been issued to any other notice agent and a personal representative of Decedent’s estate has not been appointed.Any person having a claim against 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 11.42.070 by serving on or mailing to the notice agent or the notice agent’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty (30) days after the notice agent served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.42.020(2)(c); or (2) four (4) 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 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.Date of First Publication: October 29, 2026The notice agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington on October 22, 2026, at Bellingham, Washington, that the foregoing is true and correct.Notice Agent: LELA M. LUDWIGAttorney for Notice Agent:STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S.Mailing Address:801 Samish Way, Ste. 202Bellingham, WA 98229Court of Notice Agent’s oath and declaration and cause number: Whatcom County Superior Court, cause number as per above caption. 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