Who is the personal representative for this estate?

Irene M. Bird is the personal representative, address: 18354 Inwood Avenue, Port Charlotte, FL 33948.

What is the deadline to file a creditor claim?

File by the later of three months after first publication (May 15, 2026) or 30 days after being served with the notice.

Who is the estate attorney I can contact?

Robert D. Hines, Esq., Hines Norman Hines, P.L., 1312 W. Fletcher Ave., Suite B, Tampa, FL 33612; 813-265-0100; rhines@hnh-law.com.

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 (Sept 4, 2025) is barred.

May 15, 2026 Probate: 18354 Inwood Avenue, Port Charlotte, FL

Q: Where are claims filed for this probate case?

Claims must be filed with the Circuit Court for Charlotte County, Florida, Probate Division (File No. 2026-CP-000404).

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-000404 IN RE: ESTATE OF JERRY L. BIRD, Deceased. The administration of the estate of JERRY L. BIRD, deceased, whose date of death was September 4, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Charlotte County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 10 East Jefferson St., Quincy, FL 32351. 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, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor 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 PERIOD 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 15, 2026. IRENE M. BIRD Personal Representative 18354 Inwood Avenue Port Charlotte, FL 33948 Robert D. Hines, Esq. Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 0413550 Hines Norman Hines, P.L. 1312 W. Fletcher Avenue, Suite B Tampa, FL 33612 Telephone: 813-265-0100 Email: rhines@hnh-law.com Secondary Email: ntservice@hnh-law.com May 15, 22, 2026 26-00567T

Probate — 18354 Inwood Avenue, Port Charlotte, FL (2026-CP-000404)

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