What is the deadline to file a claim against Erlene Holt Smith's estate?

File by the later of 3 months after first publication (Jan 30, 2026) or 30 days after you were served; otherwise within 3 months of first publication.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Debra Lynne Smith Seiber of Cornelius, North Carolina is the personal representative.

Where do I file a creditor claim?

File your claim with the Circuit Court for Orange County, Probate Division at 425 N. Orange Ave., Suite 335, Orlando, FL.

What happens if I file a claim after two years from the date of death?

Any claim filed two years or more after the decedent's death (March 13, 2024) is barred and cannot be paid.

Feb 6, 2026 Probate: 425 N. Orange Ave., Suite 335, Orlando, FL, Apopka

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-000107-O IN RE: ESTATE OF ERLENE HOLT SMITH Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Erlene Holt Smith, deceased, whose date of death was March 13, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Orange County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 425 N. Orange Ave., Suite 335, Orlando, FL 32801. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is January 30, 2026. Personal Representative: Debra Lynne Smith Seiber 19925 Jetton Road, Suite 201 Cornelius, North Carolina 28031 Attorney for Personal Representative: ABIGAIL EDELSTEIN, ESQUIRE Attorney Florida Bar Number: 107324 Vollrath Law PA 1757 W. Broadway, Suite 3 Oviedo, Florida 32765 Telephone: (407) 366-0087 Fax: (407) 264-6650 E-Mail: abigail@vollrath-law.com Secondary E-Mail: stephanie@vollrathlaw.com January 30, February 6, 2026

Probate — 425 N. Orange Ave., Suite 335, Orlando, FL (2026-CP-000107-O)

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