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

File by the later of three months after May 16, 2026 (first publication) or within 30 days after you are served a copy of the notice.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Michael R. Merhar of Merhar Law, PLLC is the personal representative and attorney listed.

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

Any claim filed two years or more after the decedent's death (Oct 22, 2025) is barred and will not be allowed.

Where is the probate case being handled?

At the Circuit Court, Tenth Judicial Circuit, Highlands County Probate Division, 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870.

May 16, 2026 Probate: 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO: 28-2026-CP-000209-PCAXMX IN RE: ESTATE OF HARVEY HOLLIN SR., Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of HARVEY HOLLIN SR., deceased, whose date of death was October 22, 2025, File Number 28-2026-CP-000209-PCAXMX, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870. 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 SECTION 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. A personal representative or curator 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 Florida Statutes Sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under Florida Statutes Section 732.2211. The date of first publication of this notice is May 16, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Michael R. Merhar Florida Bar No. 1038707 Merhar Law, PLLC 5950 NW 1st Place, Suite 120 Gainesville, Florida 32607 Phone: 352-562-0626 Email: Michael@MerharLaw.com Secondary: Paralegal@MerharLaw.com Personal Representative: Michael R. Merhar 5950 NW 1st Place, Suite 120 Gainesville, Florida 32607 May 16, 23, 2026

Probate — 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida (28-2026-CP-000209-PCAXMX)

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