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

File by the later of 3 months after first publication (Feb 1, 2026) or 30 days after you are served a copy.

Where is the probate case being handled?

Hillsborough County Circuit Court, Probate Division, 800 E Twiggs St, Tampa, FL 33602.

Who should I contact about filing a claim?

Contact the estate attorney Amanda M. Wolf at (813) 350-7991 or amanda@wolfelderlaw.com.

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

Any claim filed two years or more after the decedent's date of death (Sept 22, 2025) is barred and cannot be paid.

Feb 1, 2026 Probate: 800 E Twiggs St, Tampa, FL, St. Petersburg

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 26-CP-000115 Division B IN RE: ESTATE OF PHYLLIS A. ROUSEY Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Phyllis A. Rousey, deceased, whose date of death was September 22, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 800 E Twiggs St, Tampa, FL 33602. 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 February 1, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Amanda M. Wolf, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 30660 905 S. Fort Harrison Ave. Clearwater, FL 33756 Telephone: (813) 350-7991 Fax: (813) 464-7777 E-Mail: amanda@wolfelderlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: admin@wolfelderlaw.com Personal Representative: Floyd A. Hopewell, Jr. 7658 108th St. Middleville, Michigan 49333 02/01/2026, 02/08/2026 74872

Probate — 800 E Twiggs St, Tampa, FL (26-CP-000115)

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