What is the deadline to file a creditor claim for this estate?

File by the later of 3 months after first publication (May 22, 2026) or 30 days after you were served a copy; otherwise claims may be barred.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Karen Elizabeth Branch is named as the personal representative.

Where is the probate case filed and who is the attorney?

Probate is in Hillsborough County Circuit Court (PO Box 1110, Tampa); attorney is Patrick L. Smith, Clermont, FL.

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 date of death (Mar 9, 2026) is barred and cannot be paid.

May 22, 2026 Probate: 12388 Berkeley Square Dr., Tampa, FL

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 CP 1450 IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES L. BRANCH Deceased. The administration of the estate of James L. Branch, deceased, whose date of death was March 9, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is POB 1110, Tampa, FL 33601. 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, 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 22, 2026. Personal Representative: Karen Elizabeth Branch 12388 Berkeley Square Dr. Tampa, FL 33626 Attorney for Personal Representative: Patrick L. Smith Attorney Florida Bar Number: 27044 179 N US Hwy 27 Suite F Clermont, FL 34711 Telephone: (352) 204-0305 Fax: (352) 989-4265 E-Mail: patrick@attorneypatricksmith.com Secondary E-Mail: becky@attorneypatricksmith.com May 22, 29, 2026 26-01849H

Probate — 12388 Berkeley Square Dr., Tampa, FL (2026 CP 1450)

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