IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In Re the Estate of LESLIE D. KEMPTON, Deceased No. 26-4-05030-28 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim ag-ainst the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death 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 nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: May 13, 2026 Personal Representative: Janet Kempton Attorney for the Personal Representative: Sandstrom Law, PLLC, Thomas D. Sandstrom, WSBA #41370 Address for Mailing or Service: PO Box 668, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 San Juan County Superior Court Cause No. 26-4-05030-28 Legal No. J1030476 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands May 13, 20, 27, 2026
