When is the deadline to file a creditor claim?

File within 3 months after first publication (May 13, 2026) or 30 days after service of the notice, whichever is later.

Who is the personal representative for this estate?

Kevin McCrea Benedict, with an address at 3905 Aero Place Ste. 7, Lakeland, FL 33811.

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

Any claim filed two or more years after the decedent's death (June 3, 2025) is barred and will not be allowed.

May 13, 2026 Probate: 3905 Aero Place Ste. 7, Lakeland, FL, Winter Haven

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA MCCREA BENEDICT Deceased. File No. 53-2026CP-001156-A000-BA NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Patricia McCrea Benedict, Deceased, whose date of death was June 3, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 9000, Bartow, FL 33831. 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 13, 2026. Personal Representative: Kevin McCrea Benedict 3905 Aero Place Ste. 7 Lakeland, FL 33811 Attorney for Personal Representative: Landon J. Schneider Florida Bar Number 1032223 Reed Mawhinney & Link 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 13, 20, 2026 209141

Probate — 3905 Aero Place Ste. 7, Lakeland, FL (53-2026CP-001156-A000-BA)

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