What is the deadline to file a claim against Carrie Bickford's estate?

File on or before the later of 3 months after May 21, 2026, or 30 days after you were served a copy of this notice.

Where is the probate case being handled?

The Circuit Court for Brevard County, Probate Division at 400 South Street, Titusville, Florida 32780.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

David T. Musselman of Scituate, Massachusetts is the personal representative.

What happens if I file a claim after two years from the date of death?

Any claim filed two years or more after the decedent's death (on/after March 15, 2028) is barred and will not be allowed.

May 21, 2026 Probate: 400 South Street, Titusville, Florida, Melbourne

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Brevard COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 05-2026-CP-024706-XXCP-BC IN RE: Estate of Carrie Bickford NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Carrie Bickford, deceased, whose date of death was March 15, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Brevard County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 400 South Street, Titusville, Florida 32780. 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 21, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Steven M. Hogan Steven M. Hogan Attorney for Petitioner Florida Bar Number: 0085058 AUSLEY & MCMULLEN PA 123 S Calhoun Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Telephone: (850) 224-9115 Fax: (850) 222-7560 E-Mail: shogan@ausley.com Secondary E-Mail: ebaldwin@ausley.com Personal Representative: /s/ David T. Musselman David T. Musselman 7 Diane Terrace Scituate, Massachusetts 02066 May 21, 28 2026 LSAR0522129

Probate — 400 South Street, Titusville, Florida (05-2026-CP-024706-XXCP-BC)

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