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

File within the later of three months after May 8, 2026 or 30 days after you are served a copy of the notice.

Where do I file my creditor claim?

File your claim with the Circuit Court, Palm Beach County, Probate Division at 205 N. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

Who are the personal representatives for this estate?

Terrie Christos, Laurie Christos, and James Christos are the named personal representatives.

Probate — 205 N. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL (50-2026-CP-000967-XXXA-NB)

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Notice to creditors in the probate of Barbara Dorothy Christos warns that creditors and others with claims must file in Palm Beach County Probate Court by specific deadlines or be forever barred. The probate was first published May 8, 2026.

Key Takeaways

Deadline: file claims within the later of 3 months from May 8, 2026 or 30 days after service
All other creditors: file within 3 months of first publication
Claims filed two years or more after death are barred
Claims not timely filed will be forever barred under Florida law

Deadline · Claims Deadline

August 8, 2026

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Published

May 9, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Determine if you have a valid claim
Review your records to confirm you have a creditor, unmatured, contingent, or unliquidated claim against Barbara Dorothy Christos.
2
File your claim with the court
Submit your claim to the Palm Beach County Probate Division, 205 N. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, by the later of three months from May 8, 2026 or 30 days after service.
3
Contact the estate attorney
For questions or to serve notice, contact attorney John Clarke at JOHN@CLARKELAWPA.COM or (305) 467-5560.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to file a claim against this estate?: File within the later of three months after May 8, 2026 or 30 days after you are served a copy of the notice.
Where do I file my creditor claim?: File your claim with the Circuit Court, Palm Beach County, Probate Division at 205 N. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Who are the personal representatives for this estate?: Terrie Christos, Laurie Christos, and James Christos are the named personal representatives.

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Legal terms in this notice

Personal Representative: Person appointed to manage the deceased's estate and handle claims and distributions.
First publication: The first date the notice appears in a newspaper; here, May 8, 2026.
Forever barred: Claim permanently prohibited from being enforced in the probate proceeding.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of Barbara Dorothy Christos, deceased, File Number 50-2026-CP-
000967-XXXA-NB, is pending in the Circuit Court Palm Beach County, Florida, Probate Division, the
address of which is 205 N. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate,
including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file
their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE 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 decedent's
estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, 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 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 8, 2026.
Attorney for Personal Representatives Terrie Christos, Laurie Christos, and James Christos:
/S/ JOHN CLARKE
Florida Bar No. 118610
1975 EAST SUNRISE BOULEVARD
SUITE 626
FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33304
E-mail: JOHN@CLARKELAWPA.COM
Telephone: (305) 467-5560
May 9, 16 2026
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