What is this notice about?

It informs Timothy Kudzma that a petition seeks his removal as trustee and the appointment of a successor trustee for two revocable trusts.

When is my response due?

You must serve written defenses and file the original with the clerk on or before June 22, 2026.

Where do I file my answer?

File the original answer with the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 2000 16th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

What happens if I don't respond?

A default may be entered against you and the court could grant the petitioners' requested relief.

May 15, 2026 Court Notice: 9038 Castle Harbour Circle, Vero Beach, FL, Stuart

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 312026CP000501AXXXVB KARA KUDZMA, as Beneficiary of theDavid J. Kudzma Revocable Trust, dated May 10, 2001, as amended and restated, and as Beneficiary of the Joanne Q. Kudzma Revocable Trust, dated May 10, 2001, as amended and restated, Petitioner, vs. TIMOTHY KUDZMA, as Trustee and Beneficiary of the David J. Kudzma Revocable Trust, dated May 10, 2001, as amended and restated, and as Trustee and Beneficiary of the Joanne Q. Kudzma Revocable Trust, dated May 10, 2001, as amended and restated, and DAVID KUDZMA, as Successor Trustee and Beneficiary of the David J. Kudzma Revocable Trust, dated May 10, 2001, as amended and restated, and as Successor Trustee and Beneficiary of the Joanne Q. Kudzma Revocable Trust, dated May 10, 2001, as amended and restated, Respondents. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: TIMOTHY KUDZMA, as Trustee and Beneficiary of the David J. Kudzma Revocable Trust, dated May 10, 2001, as amended and restated, and as Trustee and Beneficiary of the Joanne Q. Kudzma Revocable Trust, dated May 10, 2001, as amended and restated 9038 Castle Harbour Circle Vero Beach, FL 32963 and All parties claiming interests by, through, under or against YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a civil action for Removal of Trustee and Appointment of Successor Trustee has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on MICHAEL G. KISSNER, JR. and/or SAVANNAH J. H. UNRUH, the Petitioner attorneys whose address is: Block & Scarpa, 601 21 st Street, Suite 401, Vero Beach, FL ,32960, answer due on or before June 22, 2026, and file the original with the clerk of this court at 2000 16th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960, before service on petitioners attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated May 7, 2026 RYAN L. BUTLER CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BY: Patty Hinton Deputy Clerk Pub: May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 2026 TCN12323606

Court Notice — 9038 Castle Harbour Circle, Vero Beach, FL (312026CP000501AXXXVB)

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