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

File by the later of three months after May 13, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after you were served a copy of this notice.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Jeanette Richardson Benjamin is the personal representative, with attorney J. Nicholas Castellanos representing the estate.

Where do I file a claim for the estate of Roosevelt Kennedy Benjamin?

File your claim with the Circuit Court for Saint Lucie County, Probate Division at 201 S. Indian River Dr., 2nd Fl., Fort Pierce, FL 34950.

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

Any claim filed two or more years after the decedent's death (May 18, 2024) is barred and will not be allowed.

May 20, 2026 Probate: 2940 S. 25th Street, Fort Pierce, FL, Stuart

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SAINT LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2024 CP 001180 IN RE: Estate of ROOSEVELT KENNEDY BENJAMIN NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ROOSEVELT KENNEDY BENJAMIN, deceased, whose date of death was May 18, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for SAINT LUCIE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 S. Indian River Dr. 2nd Fl, Ft. 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 13, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Estate Trust & Elder Law Firm, P.L. J. NICHOLAS CASTELLANOS, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 083599 2940 S. 25th Street Fort Pierce, Florida 34981 Telephone: (772) 828-2588 E-mail: eservice@etelf.com Personal Representative: JEANETTE RICHARDSON BENJAMIN c/o 2940 S. 25th Street Fort Pierce, Florida 34981 May 13, 20 2026 LSAR0518261

Probate — 2940 S. 25th Street, Fort Pierce, FL (2024 CP 001180)

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