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

File within three months after the first publication (May 12, 2026) or within 30 days after receiving personal service, whichever is later.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Bruce Laurence McKnight is the personal representative, c/o Pamela Vega Law Firm PLLC.

Where is the probate case filed?

Probate is pending in Collier County Circuit Court, 3315 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34112.

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

Any claim filed two years or more after the decedent's death (Dec 13, 2025) is barred under Florida law.

May 13, 2026 Probate: 2325 Stanford Court, Naples, FL

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Collier COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-989 IN RE: Estate of Brian James McKnight NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Brian James McKnight, deceased, whose date of death was December 13, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Collier County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3315 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34112. 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 12, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Pamela Vega, Esq. PAMELA VEGA, ESQ. Florida Bar Number: 1048533 PAMELA VEGA LAW FIRM PLLC 2325 Stanford Court, Naples FL 34112 Telephone: 239-933-9404 / Fax: 239-235-40013 Email: Pam@pamvegalaw.com Camilo@pamvegalaw.com Keaton@pamvegalaw.com Personal Representative: /s/ Bruce Laurence McKnight C/O Pamela Vega Law Firm PLLC 2325 Stanford Court, Naples FL 34112 May 12, 19 2026 LSAR0516812

Probate — 2325 Stanford Court, Naples, FL (2026-CP-989)

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