What is the deadline to file a claim against Ruth A. Trotsky's estate?

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

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

John Pierzakowski of La Porte, Indiana is the personal representative.

Where is the probate case filed?

In the Circuit Court, Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Collier County, Probate Division (P.O. Box 413044, Naples, FL 34101-3044).

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

Any claim filed two or more years after the decedent's death (on or after April 23, 2027) is barred and cannot be enforced.

Jan 30, 2026 Probate: P.O. Box 413044, Naples, FL

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.: 11 2026 CP 800101 IN RE: ESTATE OF RUTH A. TROTSKY, Deceased. The administration of the estate of RUTH A. TROTSKY, deceased, whose date of death was April 23, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for COLLIER County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 413044, Naples, FL 34101-3044. 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 or curator 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 or a beneficiary 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 PERIOD 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: January 30, 2026. John Pierzakowski Personal Representative 951 S. Lincoln Gardens Court La Porte, Indiana 46350 Andrew L Clark Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 1033240 BARNES WALKER, GOETHE, PERRON, SHEA & JOHNSON, PLLC 3119 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205 Telephone: (941) 741-8224 Email: aclark@barneswalker.com Secondary Email: mcarmichael@barneswalker.com Jan. 30; Feb. 6, 2026 26-00185C

Probate — P.O. Box 413044, Naples, FL (11 2026 CP 800101)

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