Who must file a claim against Katherine Mims' estate?

Anyone who believes the decedent owed them money or has a demand against the estate should file a claim with the Probate Division.

What is the deadline to file a claim?

File by the later of three months after May 21, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after you were served with a copy of this notice.

Where do I file my claim?

File your claim with the Circuit Court, Probate Division, Broward County at 201 S.E. 6th Street, Room 3150, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.

Who is the Personal Representative?

Esperanza Alvarez of 2100 SW 85th Avenue, Davie, FL 33325 is the Personal Representative.

May 21, 2026 Probate: 201 S.E. 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Pompano Beach

legal notice - probate IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: PRC260001823 DIVISION: 61J IN RE: ESTATE OF KATHERINE MIMS, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of KATHERINE MIMS,deceased, whose date of death was March 8, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Broward County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 S.E 6th Street,Room 3150, 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. 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. A Personal Representative or Curator 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. The date of first publication of this Notice is May 21, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Gregory A. Ebenfeld, Esquire Attorney for Pettitioner Florida Bar No. 968005 11011 Sheridan St. Suite 305 Cooper City, FL 33026 Telephone: (954) 430-5644 E-Mail: attorney@superdeed.com Personal Representative: Esperanza Alvarez 2100 SW 85th Avenue Davie, FL 33325 Publish May 21, 28, 2026

Probate — 201 S.E. 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRC260001823)

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