What is the deadline to file a claim against John W. Kennedy's estate?

File by the later of three months after February 6, 2026 or 30 days after you are served a copy; otherwise within three months of February 6, 2026 for others.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Wendy Bartlett of 6722 Rock Bridge Lane, Ellenton, FL 34222 is the personal representative.

Where is the probate case being handled?

The Circuit Court for Sarasota County, Probate Division at 2000 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34237.

What happens if I file a claim more than two years after the death?

Any claim filed two years or more after the decedent's death (March 26, 2024) is barred and will not be allowed.

Feb 6, 2026 Probate: 2000 Main St., Sarasota, FL

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 25-CP-4584 IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN W. KENNEDY, Deceased. The administration of the estate of JOHN W. KENNEDY, deceased, whose date of death was March 26, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Sarasota County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 2000 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34237. 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, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD 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. WENDY BARTLETT Personal Representative 6722 Rock Bridge Lane Ellenton, FL 34222 Robert D. Hines, Esq. Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 0413550 Hines Norman Hines, P.L. 1312 W. Fletcher Avenue, Suite B Tampa, FL 33612 Telephone: 813-265-0100 Email: rhines@hnh-law.com Secondary Email: jrivera@hnh-law.com February 6, 13, 2026 26-00260S

Probate — 2000 Main St., Sarasota, FL (25-CP-4584)

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