When is the filing deadline for creditors?

Creditors must file by the later of three months after Feb 9, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after they are served a copy of the notice.

Who are the personal representatives of the estate?

Patricia M. Lawrence and Bank of America, N.A. (c/o Andrew T. Dimauro) are listed as personal representatives.

Where is the probate case filed?

The case is pending in the Circuit Court, Probate Division, Sarasota County at 2000 Main St., Sarasota, FL.

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

Any claim filed two years or more after the decedent's date of death (Sept 17, 2027 or later) is barred and cannot be paid.

Feb 9, 2026 Probate: 2000 Main St., Sarasota, FL

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 CP 000066 NC IN RE: Estate of BARRY ALAN LAWRENCE, a/k/a BARRY A. LAWRENCE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of BARRY ALAN LAWRENCE, a/k/a BARRY A. LAWRENCE, deceased, whose date of death was September 17, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for SARASOTA, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 2000 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34237. 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 February 09, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Matthew N. Turko, Esq. Karina N. Leon, Esq. CUMMINGS & LOCKWOOD LLC 3001 PGA Blvd., Suite 104 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Office: 561-214-8500 Personal Representative: (1) Patricia M. Lawrence 5664 Torosay Way Sarasota, FL 34238 (2) Bank of America, N.A. c/o Andrew T. Dimauro 185 Asylum Street Hartford, CT 06103 February 9, 16 2026 LSAR0454519

Probate — 2000 Main St., Sarasota, FL (2026 CP 000066 NC)

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