What is the deadline to file a claim against Princess N. Garcia's estate?

File by the later of three months after first publication (May 8, 2026) or 30 days after being served a copy; claims two years or more after death are barred.

Where do I file a creditor claim for this estate?

File the claim with the Circuit Court for DeSoto County, Probate Division at 115 East Oak Street, Arcadia, FL 34266.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Virginia Guzman is the personal representative listed in the notice.

Who is the attorney handling the estate?

Attorney William J. Nielander (Florida Bar No. 386014) of Lake Placid, FL, is counsel for the personal representative.

May 8, 2026 Probate: 115 East Oak Street, Arcadia, FL, Port Charlotte

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF PRINCESS N. GARCIA Deceased. File No. 026-CP-045 Division: Probate NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Princess N. Garcia, deceased, whose date of death was August 25, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for DESOTO County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 115 East Oak Street, Arcadia, FL 34266. 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. 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 May 8, 2026 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/William J. Nielander Attorney Florida Bar Number: 386014 172 E Interlake Blvd LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 Telephone: (863) 465-8181 Fax: (863) 583-0354 E-Mail: tia@nielander.com Secondary E-Mail: probate@nielander.com Personal Representative Virginia Guzman 2689 SW Hey17 Arcadia, FL 34266 Publish dates: 05/08/26, 5/15/26 395956 3989496

Probate — 115 East Oak Street, Arcadia, FL (026-CP-045)

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