What is the deadline to file a creditor claim against Jeffrey S. Bruno's estate?

File by the later of 3 months after May 22, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after you are served; otherwise within 3 months of first publication.

Who is the personal representative of the estate?

Melissa Bruno of Batavia, OH is the personal representative.

Where is the probate case filed?

St. Johns County Circuit Court, Probate Division, 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084.

May 22, 2026 Probate: 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL, Stuart

Q: Who should I contact about filing a claim?

Contact the estate attorney Heather L. Smith at Beacon Legacy Law, 901 SW Martin Downs Blvd., Ste 205, Palm City, FL, phone 772-324-9050, email hsmith@beaconlegacylaw.com.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR St. Johns COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. CP-26-0291 IN RE: Estate of Jeffrey S. Bruno NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Jeffrey S. Bruno, deceased, whose date of death was September 9, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for St. Johns County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084. 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: Heather L. Smith, Esq. Florida Bar No. 610593 Beacon Legacy Law 901 SW Martin Downs Blvd., Ste 205 Palm City, FL 34990 Telephone: 772-324-9050 Email: hsmith@beaconlegacylaw.com Sec. Email: paralegals@beaconlegacylaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative Personal Representative: Melissa Bruno 1267 Mills Pointe Court Batavia, OH 45103 May 22, 29 2026 LSAR0523390

Probate — 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL (CP-26-0291)

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