When is the deadline to file a claim against Lauralea Rath's estate?

File by the later of three months after May 14, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after you were served a copy; otherwise within three months of first publication.

Where do I file a creditor claim for this estate?

File your claim with the Circuit Court for Sumter County, Probate Division, PO Box 2587, Bushnell, FL 33513.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Lynnel Kay Rath (fka Lynnel Kay Klinkenberg), listed with a Texas address.

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

Any claim filed two or more years after the decedent's death (Feb 1, 2026) is barred and cannot be allowed.

May 14, 2026 Probate: PO Box 2587, Bushnell, Florida, The Villages

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-000489 Division PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF LAURALEA RATH Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of LAURALEA RATH, deceased, whose date of death was February 1, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for SUMTER County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is PO Box 2587, Bushnell, Florida 33513. 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 14, 2026. ERIC C. MILLHORN Attorney Florida Bar Number: 806501 Millhorn Trust & Estate Administration Group, PLLC 9481 N US Hwy 301 Wildwood, Florida 34785 Telephone: (352) 753-9333 Fax: (352) 330-3400 E-Mail: eric@millhornlaw.com SecondaryE-Mail: twolfe@millhornlaw.com LYNNEL KAY RATH fka LYNNEL KAY KLINKENBERG Personal Representative 4033 Westmont Court Bedford, Texas 76021 #01308138 May 14, 2026 May 21, 2026

Probate — PO Box 2587, Bushnell, Florida (2026-CP-000489)

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