What is the deadline to file a creditor claim against John M. Herr's estate?

Generally within 3 months after first publication (May 15, 2026), so by August 15, 2026, or 30 days after service if served later.

Where is the probate case filed?

Circuit Court for Sarasota County, Probate Division, P.O. Box 3079, Sarasota, FL 34230, file number 2026-CP-1937 NC.

May 15, 2026 Probate: 1515 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL

Q: Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Deborah Herr Holden, c/o 1515 Ringling Blvd., 10th Floor, Sarasota, FL 34236.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File Number 2026-CP-1937 NC IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN M. HERR, Deceased. The administration of the ESTATE OF JOHN M. HERR, deceased, whose date of death was November 16, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Sarasota County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 3079, Sarasota, Florida 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. 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 DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is May 15, 2026. Personal Representative: DEBORAH HERR HOLDEN c/o 1515 Ringling Blvd., 10th Floor Sarasota, Florida 34236 Attorney for Personal Representative: RICHARD R. GANS Florida Bar No. 0040878 FERGESON SKIPPER, P.A. 1515 Ringling Boulevard, 10th Floor Sarasota, Florida 34236 (941) 957-1900 rgans@fergesonskipper.com services@fergesonskipper.com May 15, 22, 2026 26-01080S

Probate — 1515 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL (2026-CP-1937 NC)

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