What is the deadline to file a claim against Stephen Spain’s estate?

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

Who is the personal representative and how can I contact them?

Personal Representative is Michael Spain, 6753 Brookline Drive, Hialeah, FL 33015.

Who is the attorney for the estate and how to reach them?

Attorney is Debra J. Slater, SLATER & SMALL, PLLC, 5411 N. University Drive, Suite 201, Coral Springs, FL 33067; phone (954) 753-4388; Eservice@slater-small.com.

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

Any claim filed two years or more after the decedent’s date of death (on or after Jan 19, 2028) is barred and cannot be enforced.

May 14, 2026 Probate: 201 S.E. 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Pompano Beach

legal notice - probate PS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NUMBER: PRC- 26-0001795 DIVISION: 60J IN RE: ESTATE OF STEPHEN SPAIN, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of STEPHEN SPAIN, deceased, whose date of death was January 19, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Broward County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 S.E 6th Street, 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 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 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: DEBRA J. SLATER, ESQ. Florida Bar Number: 669921 SLATER & SMALL, PLLC 5411 N. University Drive, Suite 201 Coral Springs, ,Florida 33067 Telephone: (954) 753-4388 Fax: (954) 753-4399 Email: Eservice@slater-small.com Personal Representative: MICHAEL SPAIN 6753 Brookline Drive Hialeah, Florida 33015 Publish May 14, 21, 2026

Probate — 201 S.E. 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRC-26-0001795)

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