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

File by the later of 3 months after May 15, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after you are served a copy; otherwise within 3 months of first publication.

Who is the personal representative for this estate?

Susan Marie Lockliear of Palmetto, Florida is listed as the personal representative.

Where do I file a creditor claim for this estate?

File your claim with the Circuit Court for Manatee County, Probate Division at 1115 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL.

What happens if I file a claim after two years from the date of death?

Any claim filed two years or more after the decedent's death (Feb 20, 2026) is barred and will not be allowed.

May 15, 2026 Probate: 1115 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-001023 IN RE: ESTATE OF ROBERT RICHARD GUSTAFSON Deceased. The administration of the estate of Robert Richard Gustafson, deceased, whose date of death was February 20, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Manatee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1115 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205. 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 the 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 STATUES 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 Susan Marie Lockliear 5719 Spanish Point Ct Palmetto, FL 34221 Attorney for Personal Representative Erika Dine/FBN: 0634581 Dine Elder Law, PLLC 11161 E SR 70, Unit 110-822 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 Telephone: (941) 746-3900 Fax: (941) 240-2132 E-Mail: erika@dinelaw.com Secondary E-Mail: diane@dinelaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative May 15, 22, 2026 26-00768M

Probate — 1115 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL (2026-CP-001023)

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