Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Christine Mary Gest.
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Deadline detected: claims deadline — 2026-07-29
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- Probate
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- Winter Haven
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Ensure your claim is filed by the deadline of July 29, 2026.
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Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Roberta J. Creighton at (863) 682-1178 for assistance.
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Review the Notice
Read the full notice carefully to understand your rights and obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the deadline to file a claim?
- Claims must be filed within 3 months after the first publication or 30 days after service.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Christine T. LaPlante.
- Where should claims be filed?
- Claims should be filed with the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- Claims not filed within the specified time will be forever barred.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE TENTH CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF CHRISTINE MARY GEST Deceased. File No.: 53-2026-CP-001245-A000-BA NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Christine Mary Gest, Deceased, whose date of death was March 16, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Drawer CC-4, P.O. Box 9000, Bartow, Florida 33831. The names and addresses of the Personal Representatives and the Personal Representatives' attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent's 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 Decedent's 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 decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's 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 DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is April 29, 2026. Personal Representative: /Christine T. LaPlante/ Courtney T. LaPlante 4429 Lewellyn Road Lakeland, Florida 33810 Attorney for Personal Representative: Roberta J. Creighton Attorney Florida Bar Number: 930474 Putnam & Creighton, P.A. 5015 S. Florida Avenue Suite 401 Lakeland, Florida 33813 Telephone:(863) 682-1178 Fax: (863) 683-3700 E-Mail: Roberta@Putnampa.com RJCService@Putnampa.com April 29, May 6, 2026 208442