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Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Docket No. BE22P0176EA Estate of: Joseph P. Rysz, Jr. Also known as: Joseph P. Rysz Date of Death: 01/30/2022 Berkshire Probate and Family Court 44 Bank Row Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 442-6941 To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by Susan M. Smith of Great Barrington, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order that Susan M. Smith of Great Barrington, MA be appointed as Successor Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on 12/17/2025. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. The estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Richard A Simons, First Justice of this Court. Date: November 19, 2025 Anthony P. Patella, Register of Probate Susan M. Smith, Esq. 38 Mahaiwe St., Suite 1 Great Barrington, MA 01230 Ad# 98881 11/26/2025