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

File by the later of 3 months after first publication (May 22, 2026) or 30 days after you are served with this notice.

Where is the probate case filed?

In the Circuit Court, Probate Division, St. Lucie County at 250 NW Country Club Dr., Suite 217, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986.

Who is the personal representative and attorney for the estate?

Personal representative: Anita G. Manuck. Attorney: Robert L. Lancaster of Cummings & Lockwood LLC, Naples.

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

Any claim filed two or more years after the death (on or after March 22, 2027) is barred and cannot be enforced.

May 22, 2026 Probate: 250 NW Country Club Dr., Suite 217, Port Saint Lucie, Florida, Stuart

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR St. Lucie COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-457 IN RE: Estate of William Manuck, Jr. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of William Manuck, Jr., deceased, whose date of death was March 22, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for St. Lucie County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 250 NW Country Club Dr., Suite 217, Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34986. 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 22, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: ROBERT L. LANCASTER, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 0462519 CUMMINGS & LOCKWOOD LLC 3001 Tamiami Trail N, Ste. 400 Naples, Florida 34103 Telephone: (239) 262-8311 E-mail Addresses: rlancaster@cl-law.com, msmith@cl-law.com Personal Representative: ANITA G. MANUCK c/o Robert L. Lancaster, Esq. CUMMINGS & LOCKWOOD LLC 3001 Tamiami Trail N, Ste. 400 Naples, Florida 34103 May 22, 29 2026 LSAR0524258

Probate — 250 NW Country Club Dr., Suite 217, Port Saint Lucie, Florida (2026-CP-457)

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