Who can claim these unclaimed probate funds?

Persons or entities entitled under the estate (heirs, creditors) who comply with Section 733.816, Fla. Stat., may claim the funds.

How much money is being held and when was it deposited?

$7,621.88 is being held; funds were deposited by court order on 07/14/2025.

Probate — 425 N. Orange Ave., Ste. 335, Orlando, FL (2022-CP-001267-O)

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Intestate

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The court holds $7,621.88 in unclaimed probate funds for the estate of Stevie Bonfa deposited to the court registry on 07/14/2025; funds will be turned over to the Florida Department of Financial Services after at least six months and must be claimed within 10 years.

Key Takeaways

$7,621.88 held in court registry for Stevie Bonfa
Funds deposited by court order on 07/14/2025
Clerk will transfer funds to Department of Financial Services after six months
Claim must comply with §733.816, Fla. Stat., within 10 years

Published: May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Apopka
Address: 425 N. Orange Ave., Ste. 335, Orlando, FL · 21 filings

Case #

2022-CP-001267-O

Research context

21 filings at this address 109 probate notices in Apopka (last 12 months)

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If you don't respond

If unclaimed, the Clerk will deposit the funds with the Florida Department of Financial Services no less than six months after this notice, and unclaimed funds will escheat to the state if not claimed within 10 years.

What to do next

1
Confirm entitlement
Determine if you are an heir or creditor of the Estate of Stevie Bonfa (case 2022-CP-001267-O).
2
File claim under §733.816
Submit required documentation per Section 733.816, Fla. Stat., to the Orange County Clerk before funds transfer—contact Orange County Clerk at 425 N. Orange Ave., Ste. 335, Orlando.
3
Act before transfer and escheat
Note Clerk will deposit funds with the Department of Financial Services no less than six months after publication; claim before deposit or within 10 years after deposit to avoid escheat.

Frequently asked questions

Who can claim these unclaimed probate funds?: Persons or entities entitled under the estate (heirs, creditors) who comply with Section 733.816, Fla. Stat., may claim the funds.
How much money is being held and when was it deposited?: $7,621.88 is being held; funds were deposited by court order on 07/14/2025.
What happens if I don't claim the funds?: The Clerk will transfer the funds to the Florida Department of Financial Services after at least six months, and the funds will escheat to the state if not claimed within 10 years.

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Legal terms in this notice

unclaimed probate funds: Money remaining in an estate that no person or entity has claimed after probate administration.
registry of court: Court account where funds are held until properly disbursed or transferred.
escheat: Transfer of unclaimed property to the state when no one claims it within the statutory period.
Section 733.816, Fla. Stat.: Florida law governing transfer and claim procedures for unclaimed probate funds.

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR
ORANGE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
PROBATE MENTAL
HEALTH DIVISION 
CASE NUMBER: 
2022-CP-001267-O
 DIVISION Probate
IN RE: STEVIE BONFA
DECEASED
NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED
PROBATE FUNDS
DEPOSITED IN COURT
REGISTRY
Notice is given that, pursuant to section 733.816, Florida Statutes, unclaimed probate funds of $7,621.88 are being held for STEVIE BONFA in the registry of court, deposited per order of 07/14/2025 in the Estate of STEVIE BONFA, deceased; case number 2022-CP-001267-O.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court will deposit these funds with the Department of Financial Services no less than six months after the posting or the first publication of this notice, after deducting fees and any costs of publication. Any person or entity entitled to such funds may obtain them by compliance with applicable provisions of Section 733.816, Fla. Stat., within 10 years from the date of deposit with the Department of Financial Services, after which time the funds will escheat to the state.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the official seal of this Court, on this the 7th day of April, 2026.
Tiffany Moore Russell
Orange County
Clerk of the Circuit Court
425 N. Orange Ave.,
Ste. 335
Orlando, FL 32801
By: Mayra I Cruz
Deputy Clerk
CIRCUIT COURT SEAL
Publish: The Apopka Chief
April 10, May 8, 2026