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

File by the later of three months after 05/14/2026 (first publication) or 30 days after you are served a copy of the notice.

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

Any claim filed on or after 01/25/2028 (two years after death) is barred and will not be paid.

Who is the personal representative of the estate?

Roy E. Scott, Jr., of 1009 Bluff Hammock Rd., Lorida, FL 33857, is the personal representative.

May 14, 2026 Probate: 201 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Q: Who should I contact to submit a claim?

Contact the estate attorney Joy Marie Senn at KARLSON LAW GROUP, P.A., 301 Dal Hall Blvd., Lake Placid, FL, phone 863-465-5033, email joy@karlsonlaw.com.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF Bernice Olivo Scott Deceased File No. PRC-26-0001660 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Bernice Olivo Scott , deceased, whose date of death was 01/25/2026 , is pending in the Circuit Court for Seventeenth Judicial Circuit In And For Broward County, Florida, Probate Division; the address of which is 201 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 . 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 WITHIN 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. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 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. A 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, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under Section 732.2211. The date of the first publication of this notice is 05/14/2026 . Attorney for Personal Representative: Joy Marie Senn, Esquire Attorney Florida Bar Number: 0179264 KARLSON LAW GROUP, P. A. 301 Dal Hall Blvd. Lake Placid, FL 33852 Telephone: 863-465-5033 Fax: 863-465-6022 email: joy@karlsonlaw.com Personal Representative Roy E. Scott, Jr. 1009 Bluff Hammock Rd. Lorida, FL 33857

Probate — 201 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRC-26-0001660)

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