When is the deadline to file a claim against this estate?

File within the later of 3 months after May 22, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after you are served a copy; claims filed two years or more after death are barred.

Where is the probate case filed?

Pinellas County Circuit Court, Probate Division, 315 Court Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Marjorie Carol Strobel of Lockport, NY is listed as the personal representative.

Who should I contact about filing a claim?

Contact the personal representative's attorney, Michael W. Porter, at (727) 327-7600 or Mike@mwplawfirm.com.

May 22, 2026 Probate: 315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, FOR PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION REF: 26-004357 ES UCN: 522026CP004357XXESPR IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN GORDON GOTTMAN Deceased The administration of the estate of JOHN GORDON GOTTMAN, deceased, whose date of death was January 26, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Pinellas County, Florida Probate Division, the address of which is 315 Court Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756. 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 SO FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 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 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 sections 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. The date of first publication of this notice is May 22, 2026. Personal Representative: MARJORIE CAROL STROBEL 6463 Brian Walk Lockport, NY 14094 Attorney for Personal Representative: MICHAEL W. PORTER, Esquire Law Firm of Michael W. Porter Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar Number: 607770 535 49th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710 Telephone (727) 327-7600 Primary Email: Mike@mwplawfirm.com May 22, 29, 2026 26-02263N

Probate — 315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL (522026CP004357XXESPR)

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