How long do I have to file a claim against this estate?

File by the later of three months after May 15, 2026, or 30 days after being served a copy; otherwise barred.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Valerie Ann Taterzewski of Safety Harbor, Florida, is the personal representative.

Where do I file a claim for the estate?

File your claim with the Circuit Court for Polk County, Probate Division at 225 N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830.

Are claims barred after two years from death?

Yes; any claim filed two or more years after the decedent's death on March 20, 2026, is barred.

May 15, 2026 Probate: 225 N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, Florida, Lakeland

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-001063A000BA IN RE: ESTATE OF PAUL ARTHUR ROBERTS a/k/a PAUL ARTHUR ROBERTS, JR. Deceased. The administration of the estate of Paul Arthur Roberts, deceased, whose date of death was March 20, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 225 N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, Florida 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. 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 May 15, 2026. Personal Representative: /s/ Valerie Ann Taterzewski Valerie Ann Taterzewski 1200 Sawgrass Ct. Safety Harbor, Florida 34677 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Amanda M. Sullivan Amanda M. Sullivan, Esq. E-mail Addresses: amanda@rtaltmanlaw.com, altmanlaw@rtaltmanlaw.com, staff@rtaltmanlaw.com Florida Bar No. 1009143 Law Office of James J. Altman, P.A. 5416 Grand Boulevard New Port Richey, Florida 34652 Telephone: (727) 848-8435 Facsimile: (727) 848-2750 May 15, 22, 2026 26-00934K

Probate — 225 N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, Florida (2026-CP-001063A000BA)

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