Who must file a claim against this estate?

Any creditor or person with a demand against the decedent who wants to be paid from the estate must file a claim within the time limits stated.

What is the deadline to file a claim?

Generally within three months after the first publication date (first published May 20, 2026); 30 days may apply if you were served a copy.

Who is the personal representative and how do I contact them?

Denise Tessier is the Personal Representative; The Tessier Law Firm, 520 6th St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881, phone 863-220-7927.

What happens if I miss the filing deadline?

Your claim will be forever barred, meaning you likely cannot recover payment from the estate later.

May 20, 2026 Probate: 520 6th St NW, Winter Haven, FL

THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF STEPHEN JOHN VINCENT BENYA, a.k.a. STEPHEN J. BENYA Deceased File No. 53-2026 CP 001267 A 000BA NOTICE TO CREDITORS/ NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION The administration of the Estate of STEPHEN JOHN VINCENT BENYA, deceased, File #53 2026 CP 001267A 000BA is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is POLK COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS - PROBATE DIVISION PO Box 9000, Drawer CC-4 Bartow, FL 33831-9000. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representatives attorney are set forth below. ALL CREDITORS AND INTERESTED PERSONS, including those with COMMUNITY PROPERTY CLAIMS, ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All persons on whom this Notice is served who have objections that challenge the qualifications of the Personal Representative, venue, or jurisdiction of this Court are required to file their objections with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is served within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE, OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM DIRECTLY. All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the decedent's estate must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is May 20, 2026. Personal Representative: DENISE TESSIER The Tessier Law Firm, PA 520 6th St NW Winter Haven, FL 33881 ATTORNEY For the Personal Representative: DENISE TESSIER, ESQ. The Tessier Law Firm, P.A. 520 6th St NW Winter Haven, FL 33881 863.220.7927 Main Phone 863.225.2244 Direct info@tessierlawfirm.com www.TessierLawFirm.com May 20, 27, 2026 209271

Probate — 520 6th St NW, Winter Haven, FL (53-2026 CP 001267 A 000BA)

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