What is the deadline to file a claim against Lydia Ann Chapman's estate?

File by the later of three months after May 15, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after you were served; otherwise file within three months of May 15, 2026.

Where is the probate case filed?

Circuit Court for Sarasota County, Probate Division, 4004 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice, FL 34293.

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

Any claim filed two or more years after March 9, 2026, is barred and cannot be enforced.

May 15, 2026 Probate: 4004 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL, Sarasota

Q: Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Cynthia Jane Crawford, c/o Ledbetter Cowan Law Group, 229 Pensacola Road, Venice, FL 34285.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 CP 002231 SC Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF LYDIA ANN CHAPMAN Deceased. The administration of the estate of Lydia Ann Chapman, deceased, whose date of death was March 9, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for SARASOTA County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4004 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice, FL 34293. 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 15, 2026. Personal Representative: Cynthia Jane Crawford c/o Ledbetter Cowan Law Group 229 Pensacola Rd. Venice, FL 34285 Attorney for Personal Representative: Ledbetter Cowan Law Group Steven W. Ledbetter, Esq., FL Bar No. 41345 Email: Steve@LedbetterCowan.com Callie W. Cowan, Esq., FL Bar No. 57893 Email: callie@LedbetterCowan.com Jada W. Terreros, Esq. FL Bar No. 1032584 Email: jada@LedbetterCowan.com Oksana Melnichenko, Esq., FL Bar No. 1059375 Email: oksana@LedbetterCowan.com 229 Pensacola Road Venice, Florida 34285 Tel: (941) 256-3965 Fax: (941) 866-7514 2nd Email: probate@LedbetterCowan.com May 15, 22, 2026 26-01116S

Probate — 4004 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL (2026 CP 002231 SC)

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