Extra Space Storage and affiliates Life Storage and Storage Express will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 111 Tomahawk Dr, Indian Harbour Beach Florida, 32937 May 21, 2026 at 12pm
Robert Dowling-Household goods
The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage and affiliates may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Pub Dates: 5/1/26 & 5/8/26
Miscellaneous Notices
Hometown News Vero Beach
May 1, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
File No.
312026CP000396
IN RE: ESTATE OF DANIEL S. MURPHY Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Daniel S. Murphy, deceased, whose date of death was December 12, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Indian River County, 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. 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 1, 2026. Personal Representative: Kathleen Bernegger 10 Sabina Drive Holliston, Massachusetts 01746. Attorney for Personal Representative: Shaun W. Wiedrick, Esq. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 0184152 759 SW Federal Hwy., Suite 212 Stuart, FL 34994 Telephone: (772) 463-4443 Fax: (888) 847-1730 E-Mail: wiedricklaw@att.net Secondary E-Mail: kate.wiedricklaw@att.net Pub Dates: 5/1/26 & 5/8/26
Miscellaneous Notices
Hometown News Vero Beach
May 1, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No.
312026CP000394
IN RE: ESTATE OF JOAN L. KRAFTCHAK Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Joan L. Kraftchak, deceased, whose date of death was January 12, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Indian River County, 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. 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 1, 2026. Personal Representative: James H. Kraftchak 12726 79th Avenue Sebastian, Florida 32958. Attorney for Personal Representative: Kevin MacWilliam Florida Bar Number: 0771970 1826 14th Avenue, Suite 102 Vero Beach, FL 32960 Telephone: (772) 564-6112 Fax: (772) 564-6113 kevin@ macwilliampa.com reception@ macwilliampa.com Pub Dates: 5/1/26 & 5/8/26
Miscellaneous Notices
Hometown News Vero Beach
May 1, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 2026CP000451
IN RE: ESTATE OF JOANN SHAPIRO, a/k/a JO ANN SHAPIRO, a/k/a JO-ANN SHAPIRO, Deceased.
AMENDED NOTICE
OF TRUST
JOANN SHAPIRO, a/k/a JO ANN SHAPIRO, a/k/a JO-ANN SHAPIRO, a resident of Westchester County, New York, who died on December 9, 2025, was the settlor of a trust entitled: THE JO ANN SHAPIRO REVOCABLE TRUST DATED JUNE 3, 2021, which is a trust described in Florida Statutes Section 733.707(3) and is liable for the expenses of the administration of the decedent's estate and enforceable claims of the decedent's creditors to the extent the decedent's estate is insufficient to pay them, as provided in Florida Statutes Section 733.607(2). The name and address of the trustee are set forth below. The clerk shall file and index this notice of trust in the same manner as a caveat, unless there exists a probate proceeding for the grantor's estate in which case this notice of trust must be filed in the probate proceeding and the clerk shall send a copy to the personal representative. Signed on this 24th day of April, 2026. Debra Ann Weiss, Trustee 58 Windmill Road Armonk, NY 10504 MICHAEL J. SWAN, ESQ. Attorney for Ancillary Personal Representative Michael.swan@lowndes
-law.com Carmen.medina
@lowndes-law.com Florida Bar No. 509116 LOWNDES, DROSDICK, DOSTER, KANTOR & REED, P.A. 2101 Indian River Boulevard, Suite 200 Vero Beach, FL 32960 Pubs: 5/1/26, 5/8/26
Miscellaneous Notices
Hometown News Vero Beach
May 1, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO.
31-2026-CP-000375-AXXX-VBIN RE: ESTATE OF PATRICIA ANN ZUKOWSKI A/K/A PATRICIA A. ZUKOWSKI A/K/A PATRICIA ZUKOWSKI Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Patricia Ann Zukowski A/K/A Patricia A. Zukowski A/K/A Patricia Zukowski, deceased, whose date of death was February 27, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Indian River County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is PO Box 1028, Vero Beach, FL 32961. 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 the 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, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUES 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 1, 2026. Signed on: April 24, 2026. Personal Representative: David Zukowski 1110 Persian Lane Sebastian, FL 32958. Attorney for Personal Representative David Zukowski: Kimberly A. Jones. Email Addresses: Kimberly@ResearchCoastLaw.com Brittany@ResearchCoastLaw.com Florida Bar No. 0029036 VanDeVoorde Hall Law, P.L. 1327 N. Central Avenue Sebastian, FL 32958. Tel.: 772-589-4353 Pub Dates: 5/1/26 & 5/8/26
Miscellaneous Notices
Hometown News Vero Beach
May 1, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No.
2026CP000278
Division PROBATE
IN RE: ESTATE OF ROBERT D. KENT, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of ROBERT D. KENT, deceased, whose date of death was December 14, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Indian River County, 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. 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, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD 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 1, 2026 Signed on this 2nd day of February, 2026. Personal Representative: MICHELLE MASLIN 155 41st Court Vero Beach, FL 32968. Attorney for Personal Representative: George A. Glenn Sr. Florida Bar No. 334340 Law Offices of Glenn & Glenn P.O. Box 8 Vero Beach FL 32961. Telephone: (772) 569-0442 Email: George.glenn@gglennlaw.com Secondary Email: Teresa.glass@gglennlaw.com Pub Dates: 5/1/26 & 5/8/26
Miscellaneous Notices
Hometown News Vero Beach
May 1, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
File No.
2026-CP-000187
IN RE: ESTATE OF HEATHER DESGAGNE Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Heather Desgagne, deceased, whose date of death was January 26, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Indian River County, 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. 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 1, 2026. Personal Representative: Daniel Holman 1110 30th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960. Attorney for Personal Representative: Jennifer D. Peshke, Esq Law Offices of Jennifer D. Peshke, P.A. 956 20th Street Vero Beach, Florida 3296032963 Telephone: (772) 231-1233 Fax: (772) 231-4435 E-Mail: service@peshkelaw.com Secondary E-Mail: peshkeprobate@peshkelaw.com Pub Dates: 5/1/26 & 5/8/26
Miscellaneous Notices
Hometown News Vero Beach
May 1, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE
NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under the Florida Self Storage Facility Act Statutes (Section 83.801-83.809). The property contained in the storage unit at Discount Mini Storage of Vero Beach located at 1803 90 th Ave. Vero Beach, FL 32966 will be sold or otherwise disposed of at STORAGETREASURES.COM. The online auction date is May 19, 2026, at 11:00am or thereafter. The first ad date is May 1, 2026, and the second ad date is May 8, 2026.
Unit# Name: Contents:
508 Lakewood Village HOA Boxes, Paperwork
72-hour cleanout, $100.00 refundable cleaning deposit, and bring ID.
Pub Dates: 05/01/26 & 05/08/26
Miscellaneous Notices
Hometown News Vero Beach
May 1, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO.
31-2026-CP-000229-AXXX-VB
IN RE: ESTATE OF LAWRENCE TREWIN REEVES JR. Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Lawrence Trewin Reeves Jr., also known as Lawrence Reeves, deceased, whose date of death was January 10, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Indian River County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is PO Box 1028, Vero Beach, FL 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 the 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, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUES 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 April 24, 2026. Personal Representative: Carol Decker 9745 Fleming Grant Road Micco, FL 32976. Attorney for Personal Representative: Cynthia V. Hall Email Addresses: cynthia@ researchcoastlaw.com Brittany@ Research CoastLaw.com Florida Bar No. 58954 1327 N Central Avenue Sebastian, FL 32958. Telephone: (772) 589-4353 Pub Dates: 4/24/26 & 5/1/26
Miscellaneous Notices
Hometown News Vero Beach
May 1, 2026
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under The Florida Self Storage Facility Act Statutes (Section 83.801-83.809). The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on, Tuesday the 12th of May, 2026 scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM, The sale will occur as an online auction via WWW.STORAGETREAS
URES.COM. The said property is still and will be until sold where it has been stored, which is located at: VERO BEACH SELF STORAGE, 605 US-1, CITY OF VERO BEACH, COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER, STATE OF FLORIDA, the following:
Name: Unit # Contents:
Meagan Fixler S182
Household items
Lisa Romer N024
Household items
Daniel Rivera Lugo S072
Household items
Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items are sold as is, where is, and must be removed at the time of the sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Dated this 24th day of April and the 1st day of May 2026.
Miscellaneous Notices
Hometown News Vero Beach
May 1, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 2026CP000337
IN RE: ESTATE OF WINIFRED MARIE MORTENSON, a/k/a WINIFRED M. MORTENSON, Deceased.
NOTICE OF TRUST
WINIFRED MARIE MORTENSON, a/k/a WINIFRED M. MORTENSON, a resident of Indian River County, Florida, who died on January 22, 2026, was the settlor of a trust entitled: THE WINIFRED M. MORTENSON REVOCABLE TRUST DATED DECEMBER 21, 2020, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED, which is a trust described in Florida Statutes Section 733.707(3) and is liable for the expenses of the administration of the decedent's estate and enforceable claims of the decedent's creditors to the extent the decedent's estate is insufficient to pay them, as provided in Florida Statutes Section 733.607(2). The name and address of the trustee are set forth below. The clerk shall file and index this notice of trust in the same manner as a caveat, unless there exists a probate proceeding for the grantor's estate in which case this notice of trust must be filed in the probate proceeding and the clerk shall send a copy to the personal representative. Signed on this 20th day of March, 2026.William Christopher Mortenson, Jr., as Successor Trustee 10635 Fife Avenue Vero Beach, FL 32963 MICHAEL J. SWAN, ESQ. Attorney for Petitioner Florida Bar No. 509116 LOWNDES, DROSDICK, DOSTER, KANTOR & REED, P.A. 2101 Indian River Boulevard Suite 200 Vero Beach, FL 32960 Tele: (772) 231-4440 Michael.swan@lowndes-
law.com Carmen.medina
@lowndes-law.com Pubs: 4/24/26, 5/1/26
Miscellaneous Notices
Hometown News Vero Beach
May 1, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF WINIFRED MARIE MORTENSON, a/k/a WINIFRED M. MORTENSON, Deceased.
File No. 2026CP000337
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of WINIFRED MARIE MORTENSON, a/k/a WINIFRED M. MORTENSON, deceased, whose date of death was January 22, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Indian River County, 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 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. That 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 Uniform Disposition of 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 the surviving spouse or a beneficiary as specified under s. 732.2211. 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 SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD 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: April 24th, 2026. Personal Representative: WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER MORTENSON, JR. 10635 Fife Avenue Vero Beach Attorney for Personal Representative: MICHAEL J. SWAN, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 509116 LOWNDES, DROSDICK, DOSTER, KANTOR & REED, P.A. 2101 Indian River Boulevard Suite 200 Vero Beach, FL 32960 Tele: (772) 231-4440 Michael.swan@lowndes-
law.com Carmen.medina
@lowndes-law.com Pub: 4/24/26, 5/1/26