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

File by the later of three months after May 13, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after you are served a copy; otherwise within three months of first publication for others.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Daniel J. Delano of 637 Prairieview Drive, Geneva, Illinois 60134 is the personal representative.

Where is the probate case filed?

Martin County Circuit Court, Probate Division at 100 SE Ocean Blvd., Suite 300, Stuart, Florida 34994.

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

Any claim filed two years or more after the death date (after Aug 25, 2027) is barred and cannot be enforced.

May 20, 2026 Probate: 100 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, Florida

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Martin COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-000520 IN RE: Estate of LEON M. DELANO, JR. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of LEON M. DELANO, JR., deceased, whose date of death was August 25, 2025,is pending in the Circuit Court for Martin County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 100 SE Ocean Blvd., Suite 300, Stuart, Florida 34994. 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 13, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Rachel L. Bates rachel@thebwlaw.com Florida Bar No. 1044073 Breakwater Law, PLLC 2500 Tamiami Trail N, Suite 220 Naples, Florida 34103 Telephone: (239) 488-4466 Personal Representative: Daniel J. Delano 637 Prairieview Drive Geneva, Illinois 60134 May 13, 20 2026 LSAR0518232

Probate — 100 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, Florida (2026-CP-000520)

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