Who is the personal representative for this estate?

Susan B. Pippenger is the personal representative, with an address in Largo, FL.

What is the last date to file creditor claims?

File by the later of 3 months after May 15, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after service of the notice on you.

Where is the probate case filed?

Pinellas County Circuit Court, Probate Division, 315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756.

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

Any claim filed two years or more after the decedent's date of death (Dec 22, 2025) is barred and will not be allowed.

May 15, 2026 Probate: 315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 26-001275-ES IN RE: CAROL ELAINE CLOTFELTER, a/k/a CAROL E. CLOTFELTER, Deceased The administration of the estate of CAROL ELAINE CLOTFELTER, deceased, whose date of death was December 22, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Pinellas County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756. 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. 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 May 15, 2026. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: SUSAN B. PIPPENGER 1710 Needles Ln E, Largo, FL 33771 VOJA J. LONCARSKI, ESQ Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 528811 JL LAW PLLC 801 West Bay Drive Suite 312 Largo, FL 33770 Telephone: (727) 488-5869 Email Address: JL@jim-law.com May 15, 22, 2026 26-02211N

Probate — 315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL (26-001275-ES)

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This is a notice to creditors for the probate of Lynn Ellen McDole, who died July 13, 2025. Creditors must file claims within specified Florida statutory deadlines or those claims will be barred from recovery from the estate.

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This is a notice to creditors about the probate of the estate of Marjorie A. Sayre, who died October 7, 2025. Creditors must file claims by specified statutory deadlines or their claims will be barred.

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