Who must file a claim against the estate of Robert Harold Manis?

Creditors and anyone with claims or demands against the decedent's estate must file a claim with the probate court.

What is the deadline to file a claim after this notice was published?

Claims must be filed within the later of three months after first publication (May 15, 2026) or 30 days after being served a copy of the notice.

What happens if I file a claim two years after the decedent's death?

Any claim filed two years or more after the date of death (on or after 8/4/2027) is barred and cannot be enforced.

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO. 26-003837-ES IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ROBERT HAROLD MANIS, a/k/a HAROLD MANIS, a/k/a R. HAROLD MANIS, Deceased The administration of the estate of ROBERT HAROLD MANIS, a/k/a R. HAROLD MANIS, a/k/a HAROLD MANIS, deceased, whose date of death was 8/4/2025, File Number 26-003837-ES, 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 served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY 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 the estate of the decedent, must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 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 personal representative or curator 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 sections 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The date of the first publication of this Notice is May 15, 2026. Debra J. Manis Personal Representative 5030 E. Linebaugh Avenue, Unit A Tampa, FL 33617 SYDNIE P. CORAGGIO, Esquire FBN # 1048836 rt@thompsonfernald.com THOMPSON & FERNALD, P.A. 611 Druid Road East, Suite 705 Clearwater, Florida 33756 Tel: (727) 447-2290 Fax: (727) 443-1424 Attorney for Personal Representative May 15, 22, 2026 26-02209N

Probate — 315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL (26-003837-ES)

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