What is the deadline to file a claim against John Robert Rucker's estate?

File by the later of three months after May 15, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after you are served; claims two years after death are barred.

Who is the personal representative handling the estate?

Nadya Rucker of Stone Mountain, GA is the personal representative.

Where is the probate court handling this estate located?

Polk County Circuit Court, Probate Division, 255 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830.

Who should creditors contact for more information or to file a claim?

Contact the personal representative's attorney Joshua M. Sachs at Henderson Sachs PA, 8240 Exchange Drive Ste. C6, Orlando, FL 32809, telephone 407-850-2500.

May 15, 2026 Probate: 255 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL, Lakeland

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-566 Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN ROBERT RUCKER A/K/A JOHN R. RUCKER Deceased. The administration of the Estate of John Robert Rucker a/k/a John R. Rucker, deceased, whose date of death was October 4, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 255 N. Broadway Ave. Bartow, FL 33830. 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, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD 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 May 15, 2026. Personal Representative: Nadya Rucker 5670 Musket Lane Stone Mountain, GA 30087 Attorney for Personal Representative: Joshua M. Sachs, Esq. E-Mail Addresses: jms@hendersonsachs.com michael@hendersonsachs.com Florida Bar No. 24277 Henderson Sachs PA 8240 Exchange Drive Ste. C6 Orlando, FL 32809 Telephone: 4078502500 May 15, 22, 2026 26-00907K

Probate — 255 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL (2026-CP-566)

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