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

File within the later of 3 months after May 8, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after you were served; otherwise within 3 months of first publication.

Where do I file a claim for Barbara Dorothy Christos's estate?

File your claim with the Circuit Court, Probate Division, Palm Beach County 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 listed as the personal representatives.

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

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This is a notice to creditors for the estate of Barbara Dorothy Christos in Palm Beach County Probate Court. Creditors and claimants must file claims by specified deadlines or their claims will be barred, potentially forever preventing recovery from the estate.

Key Takeaways

File claims within the later of 3 months after first publication or 30 days after service
All others must file within 3 months of first publication
Claims not timely filed under Fla. Stat. §733.702 will be forever barred
Any claim filed two years or more after decedent's death is barred
First publication date: May 8, 2026

Deadline · Claims Deadline

August 8, 2026

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Published

May 16, 2026 · 3 days ago

What to do next

1
Determine filing deadline
Calculate whether you must file within 3 months after May 8, 2026 or within 30 days after service; act by the later date.
2
Prepare and file your claim
Prepare written claim documentation and file with the Probate Division at 205 N. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 before the deadline.
3
Contact the estate attorney
For questions, 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 3 months after May 8, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after you were served; otherwise within 3 months of first publication.
Where do I file a claim for Barbara Dorothy Christos's estate?: File your claim with the Circuit Court, Probate Division, Palm Beach County 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 listed as the personal representatives.

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Legal terms in this notice

Personal Representative: Person appointed to manage and distribute the decedent's estate.
First publication date: The first day the notice appeared in a newspaper, starting filing deadlines.
Forever barred: A claim that is permanently prevented from being filed or enforced against the estate.

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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