What is the deadline to file a claim against this estate?

File by the later of 3 months after May 20, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after you are served a copy; otherwise within 3 months of first publication.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Hannah Thompson of Fryeburg, Maine is the personal representative.

Where do I file a claim for the estate of Donald Earl Thompson?

File your claim with the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division (P.O. Box 9000, Drawer CC-4, Bartow, FL 33831-9000).

What happens if I miss the deadline to file a claim?

Your claim will be forever barred and you likely cannot recover from the estate.

May 20, 2026 Probate: 2600 NE 14th Street Causeway, Pompano Beach, FL, Winter Haven

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF DONALD EARL THOMPSON Deceased. File No. 2026-CP-001377-A000BA NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Donald Earl Thompson, deceased, whose date of death was January 20, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 9000, Drawer CC-4, Bartow, Florida 33831-9000. 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 May 20, 2026 Personal Representative: Hannah Thompson 77 Lovewell Pond Road Fryeburg, Maine 04037 Attorney for Personal Representative: Brian V. Bergman Attorney Florida Bar Number: 32214 MacLean, Ema, and Aulet P.A. 2600 NE 14th Street Causeway Pompano Beach, Florida 33062 Telephone: (954) 785-1900 Fax: (954) 942-1006 E-Mail: bbergman@maclean-ema.com E-Mail: karenkniskern@maclean-ema.com 15852 May 20, 27, 2026 209343

Probate — 2600 NE 14th Street Causeway, Pompano Beach, FL (2026-CP-001377-A000BA)

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