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

File by the later of 3 months after May 22, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after you are served a copy of this notice.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Carlos M. Simmons is the personal representative; his address is listed in the notice.

Where is the probate filed and who do I contact?

Probate is in St. Lucie County Circuit Court, 218 South Second St., Fort Pierce, FL; attorney Jennifer R. Denorio represents the personal representative.

May 22, 2026 Probate: 312 Courthouse Addition, 218 South Second St., Ft. Pierce, FL, Stuart

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE: ESTATE OF BETTY JEAN SIMMONS Deceased. PROBATE DIVISION File No. 312026CP000578 Division Probate NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Betty Jean Simmons, deceased, whose date of death was November 16, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for St. Lucie County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 312 Courthouse Addition, 218 South Second St., 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. 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 written 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 22, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Jennifer R. Denorio, Esq. Attorney for Carlos M. Simmons Florida Bar Number: 1035584 LULICH & ATTORNEYS, P.A. 1069 Main Street Sebastian, FL 32958 Telephone: (772) 589-5500 Fax: (772) 589-8800 E-Mail: jen@lulich.com Secondary E-Mail: eservice@lulich.com Personal Representative: Carlos M. Simmons 96 Lilac Terrace Zion Crossroads, Virginia 22942 #12350320; 5/22 5/29/2026

Probate — 312 Courthouse Addition, 218 South Second St., Ft. Pierce, FL (312026CP000578)

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