How long do creditors have to file a claim against this estate?

Creditors must file by the later of 3 months after first publication (May 14, 2026) or 30 days after being served with the notice; others within 3 months of publication.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Amber Ungermah of 2909 Silver Palm Drive, Edgewater, FL is the personal representative.

Where is the probate case filed?

The estate is pending in Volusia County Probate Division, P.O. Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721-6043, File No. 2026 11182 PRDL.

What happens if I file a claim after two years from the date of death?

Any claim filed two or more years after the decedent’s death (on/after Jan 23, 2028) is barred and will not be allowed.

May 21, 2026 Probate: 2909 Silver Palm Drive, Edgewater, FL, Deland

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 11182 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF STEVEN JAY UNGERMAH Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of STEVEN JAY UNGERMAH, deceased, whose date of death was January 23, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for VOLUSIA County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721-6043. 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. Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ WILLIAM T. PRESTON Florida Bar Number: 373338 The Preston Law Firm 605 South Orange Street New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 Telephone: (386) 424-9200 Fax: (386) 423-8099 E-Mail: bill@theprestonlawfirm.com Secondary E-Mail: kathy@theprestonlawfirm.com Personal Representative: /s/ AMBER UNGERMAH 2909 Silver Palm Drive Edgewater, Florida 32141 May 14 & 21, 2026

Probate — 2909 Silver Palm Drive, Edgewater, FL (2026 11182 PRDL)

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