What is the deadline to file a claim against Michael Joseph Strako's estate?

File within the later of three months after May 22, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after you are served a copy; claims two years or more after death are barred.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Christina Strako is listed as the personal representative, c/o Bennett Jacobs & Adams, P.A., PO Box 3300, Tampa, FL 33601.

Where is the probate case being handled?

Polk County Circuit Court, Probate Division, PO Box 9000, Bartow, FL 33831, case no. 2026CP001349A000BA.

May 22, 2026 Probate: PO Box 9000, Bartow, FL, Lakeland

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO. 2026CP001349A000BA DIVISION: 14 IN RE: ESTATE OF MICHAEL JOSEPH STRAKO, Deceased. The administration of the Estate of Michael Joseph Strako, deceased, whose date of death was May 24, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is PO Box 9000, Bartow, FL 33831. 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 WITHIN 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. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 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. A Personal Representative or curator 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. The date of first publication of this notice is May 22, 2026. Personal Representative: Christina Strako c/o Bennett Jacobs & Adams, P.A. PO Box 3300, Tampa, FL 33601 Attorney for Personal Representative: Linda Muralt, Esquire FL Bar No. 0031129 Bennett Jacobs & Adams, P.A. PO Box 3300, Tampa, FL 33601 Phone 813-272-1400 Fax 866-844-4703 E-Mail: LMURALT@BJA-Law.com May 22, 29, 2026 26-01010K

Probate — PO Box 9000, Bartow, FL (2026CP001349A000BA)

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