What is the deadline to file a claim against John Simon Penrose's estate?

File by the later of 3 months after May 8, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after you were served a copy of the notice.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Moriah Penrose Hill of 3815 Country Circle, Lakeland, Florida 33811 is the personal representative.

Where is the probate case being handled?

The Circuit Court, 13th Judicial Circuit, Hillsborough County, PO Box 3360, Tampa, FL 33601, Probate Division.

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 death (March 3, 2026) is barred and cannot be enforced.

May 8, 2026 Probate: 3815 Country Circle, Lakeland, FL, Tampa

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-001252-A001-HC IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JOHN SIMON PENROSE Deceased. The administration of the estate of John Simon Penrose, deceased, whose date of death was March 3, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is PO Box 3360, Tampa, FL 33601. 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 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 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 DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is May 8, 2026. Personal Representative: Moriah Penrose Hill 3815 Country Circle Lakeland, Florida 33811 Attorney for Personal Representative: Landon J. Schneider, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 1032223 Reed Mawhinney & Link, PLLC 53 Lake Morton Drive Suite 100 Lakeland, FL 33801 Telephone: (863) 687-1771 Fax: (863) 687-1775 E-Mail: landon@polklawyer.com Secondary E-Mail: probate@polklawyer.com May 8, 15, 2026 26-01608H

Probate — 3815 Country Circle, Lakeland, FL (2026-CP-001252-A001-HC)

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