What is the deadline to file a claim against Joyce T. Winter's estate?

General creditors must file within 3 months after Feb 6, 2026; those served get 30 days after service.

Where is the probate case filed for this estate?

In the Circuit Court, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Hillsborough County, Probate Division at 800 E Twiggs Street, Tampa, FL.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Jeffrey D. Winter is named as the personal representative.

What happens to claims filed two years after the date of death?

Any claim filed two or more years after the decedent's death (Sept 15, 2025) is barred.

Feb 6, 2026 Probate: 800 E Twiggs Street, Tampa, FL

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA GUARDIANSHIP DIVISION Case No.: 2026-CP-000211 Division: A IN RE: ESTATE OF JOYCE T WINTER Deceased. The administration of the estate of Joyce T Winter, deceased, whose date of death was September 15, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 800 E Twiggs Street, Tampa FL 33609. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representatives attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents 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 decedents 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 decedents death by the decedent or the decedents 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 DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is February 6, 2026. Personal Representative: Jeffrey D. Winter Attorney for Personal Representative: FLORIDA ELDER LAW & LEGACY PLANNING /s/ T. Edmund Spinks T. Edmund Spinks, Esq. Fla Bar No. 0423947 2801 W. Busch Blvd. Ste 200 Tampa, FL 33618 Phn: 813-651-1233 Email: ed@flellp.com February 6, 13, 2026 26-00380H

Probate — 800 E Twiggs Street, Tampa, FL (2026-CP-000211)

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