Notice to creditors regarding the estate of John A. Martzolf, deceased.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — April 30, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Foreclosure
- City
- Clearwater
- Case #
- 26-000551-ES
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
If you have a claim against the estate, file it with the court by April 30, 2026, which is 3 months after the first publication date.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to C. Hunter Rawls at (727) 381-2300 or via email at hrawl@brdwlaw.com for guidance on the claims process.
- 3
Check Claim Deadline
Ensure your claim is filed within the specified time frame; claims filed after April 30, 2026, may be barred.
- 4
Review Community Property Rights
If applicable, make a written demand regarding any community property rights within the estate as per Florida statutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the estate of John A. Martzolf?
- The case number is 26-000551-ES.
- Where is the probate court located for this estate?
- The probate court is located at 315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756.
- What is the deadline to file claims against the estate?
- Claims must be filed within 3 months after the first publication of this notice.
- Who is the personal representative for the estate?
- The personal representative is Mark A. Martzolf.
- When was the first publication of this notice?
- The first publication date is January 30, 2026.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. 26-000551-ES IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN A. MARTZOLF aka ALLEN JOHN MARTZOLF, JR., DECEASED. The administration of the estate of JOHN A. MARTZOLF aka ALLEN JOHN MARTZOLF, JR., deceased, whose date of death was December 13, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for PINELLAS County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756. The name and address 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. 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 applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211. 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. 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: Mark A. Martzolf 5858 Central Ave St. Petersburg, FL 33707 Attorney for Personal Representative: C. Hunter Rawls, Esq. BATTAGLIA, ROSS, DICUS & McQUAID, P.A. 5858 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33707 (727) 381-2300 FBN: 59432 Primary Email: hrawl@brdwlaw.com Secondary Email: probatecasemgr@brdwlaw.com Jan. 30; Feb. 6, 2026 26-00459N