What is the deadline to file a claim against Gwendolyn Mason's estate?

File by the later of three months after first publication (May 22, 2026) or 30 days after being served a copy; other creditors have three months from first publication.

Who is the personal representative of the estate?

Barry A. Diamond of Coral Springs 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, P.O. Box 9000, #CC-4, Bartow, FL 33831.

May 22, 2026 Probate: 5541 N. University Dr. Ste 103, Coral Springs, FL, Lakeland

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File Number: 2026CP001389A000BA IN RE: ESTATE OF GWENDOLYN MASON, Deceased. The administration of the Estate of GWENDOLYN MASON, Deceased, whose date of death was November 2, 2024 is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. BOX 9000, #CC-4, Bartow, FL 33831. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative for said Estate and the Attorney for said Personal Representative are respectively set forth below. All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the Decedents Estate upon 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 the 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 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 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 Florida Statutes Sections 732.216 - 732.228 applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under Florida Statutes Section 732.2211. The date of first publication of this Notice is May 22, 2026. Personal Representative: BARRY A. DIAMOND 5541 N. UNIVERSITY DR. STE 103 CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33067 Attorney for Personal Representative: BARRY A. DIAMOND, #471770 LAW OFFICES OF BARRY A. DIAMOND, P.A. Coral Springs Professional Campus 5541 N. University Drive, Suite 103 Coral Springs, Florida 33067 Telephone: (954) 752-5000 May 22, 29, 2026 26-01023K

Probate — 5541 N. University Dr. Ste 103, Coral Springs, FL (2026CP001389A000BA)

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