Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Joan L. Kraftchak.
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August 1, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Vero Beach
- Case #
- 312026CP000394
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What to do next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by the deadline of August 1, 2026.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
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- 3
Review the Notice
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to file a claim?
- Claims must be filed within 3 months after the first publication or 30 days after service.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is James H. Kraftchak.
- Where is the probate court located?
- The probate court is located at 2000 16th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
- What happens if I miss the filing deadline?
- Claims not filed within the specified time will be forever barred.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No.
312026CP000394
IN RE: ESTATE OF JOAN L. KRAFTCHAK Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Joan L. Kraftchak, deceased, whose date of death was January 12, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Indian River County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 2000 16th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's 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 decedent's 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 decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's 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, Florida Statutes, 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 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 DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is May 1, 2026. Personal Representative: James H. Kraftchak 12726 79th Avenue Sebastian, Florida 32958. Attorney for Personal Representative: Kevin MacWilliam Florida Bar Number: 0771970 1826 14th Avenue, Suite 102 Vero Beach, FL 32960 Telephone: (772) 564-6112 Fax: (772) 564-6113 kevin@ macwilliampa.com reception@ macwilliampa.com Pub Dates: 5/1/26 & 5/8/26