What is the deadline to file a claim against Harry Benedict's estate?

File within the later of three months after May 15, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after being served a copy of this notice; otherwise file within three months of first publication.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Brooke Benedict Valenti of Pembroke Pines is the personal representative.

Where do I file a creditor claim?

File with the Circuit Court, Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Probate Division at 201 SE 6th Street, Room 03150, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.

What happens if I wait more than two years to file?

Any claim filed two or more years after the decedent's death (Dec 2, 2025) is barred and cannot be paid.

May 15, 2026 Probate: 1576 NW 168th Avenue, Pembroke Pines, Florida, Fort Lauderdale

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF HARRY BENEDICT Deceased File No. PRC260001109 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of HARRY BENEDICT , deceased, whose date of death was December 2, 2025 , is pending in the Circuit Court for Seventeenth Judicial Circuit In And For Broward County, Florida, Probate Division; the address of which is 201 SE 6th Street, Room 03150, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 . 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 WITHIN 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 SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 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. A personal representative or curator 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 Sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under Section 732.2211. The date of the first publication of this notice is May 15, 2026 . Attorney for Personal Representative: Eric H. Light, Esq. Eric H. Light, P.A. 621 NW 53rd Street, Suite 125 Boca Raton, Florida 33487 Telephone: (561) 226-4622 Email: ELight@EricLightLaw.com Personal Representative Brooke Benedict Valenti 1576 NW 168th Avenue Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028

Probate — 1576 NW 168th Avenue, Pembroke Pines, Florida (PRC260001109)

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