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

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

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Kathryn Burks of Vero Beach is the personal representative.

Where do I file my claim?

File your claim with the Circuit Court for Indian River County, Probate Division (P.O. Box 1028, Vero Beach, FL 32961-1028).

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

Any claim filed two or more years after the decedent's death (on/after January 4, 2028) is barred and will not be allowed.

May 15, 2026 Probate: 2770 Indian River Blvd., Suite 316, Vero Beach, FL

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 2026 CP 000325
 IN RE: ESTATE OF AMELIA KRODEL KITCHENER, Deceased.
NOTICE TO
 CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Amelia Krodel Kitchener, deceased, whose date of death was January 4, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Indian River County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 1028, Vero Beach, Florida 32961-1028. 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 15, 2026. Personal Representative: Kathryn Burks 7572 S. Village Square Vero Beach, Florida 32966. Attorney for Personal Representative:Pamela J. Hennig, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 133175 Conforti &amp; Hennig 2770 Indian River Blvd., Suite 316 Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Telephone: (772) 257-0421 Fax: (772) 569-9303 E-Mail: pamela@veroelderlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: rachel@veroelderlaw.com Pub Dates: 5/15/26 & 5/22/26

Probate — 2770 Indian River Blvd., Suite 316, Vero Beach, FL (2026 CP 000325)

What to do next

Frequently asked questions

Legal terms in this notice

Related Notices

This notice informs creditors and other claimants that the probate of Patricia Ann Yonce (d. March 23, 2025) is open in Indian River County. Creditors must file claims by statutory deadlines or their claims will be barred.

Notice to creditors in the probate of Susan L. Randall (d. Oct 26, 2025) in Indian River County. Creditors must file claims by statutory deadlines or be forever barred; personal representative and attorney contact information provided.

Notice that a Summary Administration was entered for the estate of Phoebe Klein (died Nov 16, 2025) with an estate value of $41,025.69 and distribution to a revocable living trust; creditors must file claims by statutory deadlines.

Notice of administration for the estate of Carolyn Jean Tabb (d. March 7, 2026) in Indian River County Probate Court, informing creditors and others of deadlines to file claims against the estate to avoid being barred.

Notice to creditors for the probate of Shirley J. Van Gilder (d. Dec 17, 2025) in Brevard County. Creditors must file claims by statutory deadlines or be forever barred from recovery against the estate.

This is a notice to creditors for the probate estate of Heather Desgagne, who died January 26, 2026. Creditors and claimants must file claims by specified deadlines or lose the right to be paid from the estate.

Notice to creditors in the probate of Robert D. Kent, deceased, announces administration in Indian River County and deadlines to file claims against the estate. Creditors must file by statutory deadlines or their claims will be barred.

Notice to creditors for the estate of Joan L. Kraftchak (d. Jan 12, 2026) informing creditors to file claims in Indian River County Probate Court by statutorily required deadlines or be barred. Personal representative and attorney contact information are provided.

This is a notice to creditors for the probate of Daniel S. Murphy, who died December 12, 2024, in Indian River County. Creditors must file claims by statutory deadlines or their claims will be barred from the estate.