Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Elisa S. Geren of Clemmons, NC is the personal representative.

What is the deadline to file a creditor claim?

Generally within three months after first publication (May 21, 2026), or within 30 days after service if you were served directly.

Where do I file a claim for this estate?

File your claim with the Circuit Court for Duval County, Probate Division at 501 West Adams Street, Room 1260, Jacksonville, FL 32202.

May 21, 2026 Probate: 501 West Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL

Probate IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO: 16-2026-CP-000360 DIVISION: PR-A IN RE: THE ESTATE OF WILMA RUTH SMYTH deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of WILMA RUTH SMYTH, deceased, whose date of death was January 15, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Duval County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 501 West Adams Street, Room 1260, Jacksonville, FL 32202. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representatives attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents 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 the decedents 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 decedents death by the decedent or the decedents surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by the surviving spouse or a beneficiary as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. 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 DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is May 21, 2026. Personal Representative: ELISA S. GEREN 3608 Tanglebrook Trail Clemmons, NC 27012 Attorney for Personal Representative: MARY C. COBB, Esquire The Cobb Law Firm, P.A. 431 Stowe Avenue Orange Park, FL 32073 (904) 269-5800 Florida Bar No.: 23972 Email: maryc.cobb@gmail.com May 21/28 (26-02852D)

Probate — 501 West Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL (16-2026-CP-000360)

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