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

Generally within 3 months of the first publication (May 19, 2026) or 30 days after service of the notice, whichever is later.

Where do I file a creditor claim?

File your claim with the Circuit Court for St. Lucie County, Probate Division at 201 S. Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce, FL 34950.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Linda Evans is the personal representative for Robert S. Vanderzee's estate.

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 (April 11, 2026) is barred.

May 19, 2026 Probate: 201 S. Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce, FL, Stuart

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR St. Lucie COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 562026CP000599 IN RE: Estate of Robert S. Vanderzee NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Robert S. Vanderzee, deceased, whose date of death was April 11, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for St. Lucie County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 S. Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce, FL 34950. 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 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 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 Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228 applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor or a beneficiary as specified under s. 732.2211. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. The date of first publication of this notice is May 19, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Bruce R. Abernethy, Jr. 130 S. Indian River Dr., Suite 201 Fort Pierce, FL 34950 Personal Representative: Linda Evans 1060 Shoshone Trail Macedonia, Ohio 44056 May 19, 26 2026 LSAR0521785

Probate — 201 S. Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce, FL (562026CP000599)

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