Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Melanie Korakas, deceased.
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May 13, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Foreclosure
- City
- Naples
- Case #
- 2026-CP-000266
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What to do next
- 1
File Claims by Deadline
If you are a creditor, file your claims with the court by May 13, 2026, which is 3 months after the first publication date.
- 2
Contact Personal Representative
Reach out to George Korakas, the personal representative, for any inquiries regarding the estate at the provided address or through the attorneys listed.
- 3
Submit Written Demand
If you believe you have a claim related to community property, submit a written demand to the clerk as specified under Florida Statutes section 732.2211.
- 4
Avoid Claim Barriers
Be aware that any claims not filed within the specified time frames will be forever barred, especially those filed two years or more after the decedent's death on September 14, 2025.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the case number for the probate of Melanie Korakas?
- The case number is 2026-CP-000266.
- Where is the probate court located for this case?
- The probate court is located at 3315 Tamiami Trail E., Suite 102, Naples, Florida.
- 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 Melanie Korakas' estate?
- The personal representative is George Korakas.
- When was the first publication of this notice?
- The first publication date is February 13, 2026.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.: 2026-CP-000266 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF MELANIE KORAKAS Deceased. The administration of the estate of MELANIE KORAKAS, deceased, whose date of death was September 14, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Collier County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3315 Tamiami Trail E., Suite 102, Naples, Florida 34112-5324. 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 13, 2026. Personal Representative: GEORGE KORAKAS Attorneys for Personal Representative: EDWARD E. WOLLMAN Florida Bar Number: 0618640 E-Mail: ewollman@wga-law.com Secondary E-Mail: pleadings@wga-law.com PATRICK COURVILLE Florida Bar Number: 115708 E-Mail: pcourville@wga-law.com Secondary E-Mail: pleadings@wga-law.com Attorneys for Personal Representative WOLLMAN GEHRKE & ASSOCIATES, P.A. 2235 Venetian Court, Suite 5 Naples, Florida 34109 Telephone: (239) 435-1533 Fax: (239) 435-1433 February 13, 20, 2026 26-00242C