What is the deadline to file a claim against this estate?

File by the later of 3 months after first publication (Jan 30, 2026) or 30 days after service; others within 3 months of Jan 30, 2026.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Travis Christopher Close is listed as the personal representative, with a Venice, FL address via Staas Law Group.

Where is the probate case being handled?

Probate Division, Circuit Court for Hillsborough County at 800 E. Twiggs Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602.

Jan 30, 2026 Probate: 800 E. Twiggs Avenue, Tampa, FL

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 25-CP-004271 Division: B IN RE: ESTATE OF DAVID MICHAEL CLOSE Deceased. The administration of the estate of DAVID MICHAEL CLOSE, 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 Avenue, 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 January 30, 2026. Personal Representative: TRAVIS CHRISTOPHER CLOSE c/o Staas Law Group, P.L.L.C. 801 E. Venice Ave., Ste. #2 Venice, FL 34285 Attorney for Personal Representative: JULIE A. COLLINS Florida Bar Number: 0151483 Staas Law Group, P.L.L.C. 801 E. Venice Ave., Ste. #2 Venice, FL 34285 Telephone: (941) 408-8555 Fax: (941) 408-8556 E-Mail: Jcollins@staaslawgroup.com Secondary E-Mail: e-service@veniceelderlaw.com Jan. 30; Feb. 6, 2026 26-00312H

Probate — 800 E. Twiggs Avenue, Tampa, FL (25-CP-004271)

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