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

Generally within 3 months after May 15, 2026 (first publication), or within 30 days after service if you were personally served.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Jeanne A. Armour, with address 3632 Pitch Lane, Sarasota, FL 34232, is the personal representative.

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

Any claim filed two or more years after the decedent's death (March 4, 2026) is barred and will not be allowed.

May 15, 2026 Probate: 1858 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 CP 002157 SC Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF ELIZABETH MARY ARMOUR a/k/a Elizabeth Brown Armour, Deceased. The administration of the estate of Elizabeth Mary Armour a/k/a Elizabeth Brown Armour, deceased, whose date of death was March 4, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Sarasota County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 3079, Sarasota, FL 34230. 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. 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 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 Personal Representative: Jeanne A. Armour 3632 Pitch Lane Sarasota, FL 34232 Attorney for Personal Representative: Charla M. Burchett E-Mail Addresses: cburchett@shutts.com cmbcourt@shutts.com Florida Bar No. 0813230 Shutts & Bowen LLP 1858 Ringling Blvd., Suite 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 Telephone: (941) 552-3500 May 15, 22, 2026 26-01071S

Probate — 1858 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL (2026 CP 002157 SC)

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