Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Charles M. Stiastny.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Stuart
- Case #
- 312026CP000040
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Review the notice
Read the notice carefully to understand your rights and obligations.
- 2
File your claim
Submit your claim to the court by May 2, 2026, if applicable.
- 3
Contact the attorney
Reach out to John Joseph McHugh, Jr. for any questions regarding the estate.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a notice to creditors?
- A notice to creditors informs them of the need to file claims against an estate.
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- You must file claims within 3 months of the first publication or 30 days after service.
- What happens if I miss the 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. 312026CP000040 IN RE: Estate of Charles M. Stiastny NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Charles M. Stiastny, deceased, whose date of death was November 23, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Indian River, 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. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES 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 personal representative or curator 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 Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228 applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor or a beneficiary as specified under s. 732.2211. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. The date of first publication of this notice is February 02, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: John Joseph McHugh, Jr., Esq. 1555 Indian River Blvd., Suite 125 Vero Beach, FL 32960 Personal Representative: Mary A. Docherty c/o 1555 Indian River Blvd., Suite 125 Vero Beach, FL 32960 February 2, 9 2026 LSAR0448797