What is the deadline to file a claim against Judith L. Heiden’s estate?

File by the later of 3 months after May 15, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after you are served with the notice; claims 2+ years after death are barred.

Where do I file a claim for the estate?

File your claim with the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Probate Division at 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Sandra Rooyakkers of 9615 Crabb Rd, Temperance, Michigan 48182 is the personal representative.

Who is the attorney handling the estate?

Attorney Kimberly L. Sapp (Florida Bar No. 0080829) at 12 S. Main Ave., Lake Placid, FL; phone (863) 840-9555.

May 15, 2026 Probate: 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. 2026-CP-200 Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF JUDITH L. HEIDEN Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Judith L. Heiden, deceased, whose date of death was March 4, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. 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 decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's 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, Florida Statutes, 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 PERIODS 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: /s/ Sandra Rooyakkers Sandra Rooyakkers 9615 Crabb Rd Temperance, Michigan 48182 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Kimberly L. Sapp Kimberly L. Sapp Attorney Florida Bar No. 0080829 12 S. Main Ave. Lake Placid, FL 33852 Telephone: (863)840-9555 Fax: (863)465-7279 Email: kimsapp@sapplawlp.com Secondary E-Mail: crystal@sapplawlp.com May 15, 22, 2026

Probate — 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL (2026-CP-200)

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