What is the deadline to file a claim against James N. Cole's estate?

You must file by the later of three months after Jan 22, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after being served with notice; claims two years after death are barred.

Where do I file a claim for this estate?

File your claim with the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Probate Division at 201 East University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Rebecca L. Cole of 21114 NW 210th Ave., High Springs, FL 32643 is the personal representative.

Who should I contact for questions about filing a claim?

Contact the estate attorney Kyle E. Petteway at Grunder & Petteway, P.A., (386) 454-1298 or kylepetteway@grunder-petteway.com.

Jan 29, 2026 Probate: 201 East University Ave., Gainesville, FL, Alachua

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NUMBER: 01-2025-CP-003323 Probate Division A IN RE: The Estate of JAMES N. COLE, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of James N. Cole, deceased, whose date of death was June 9, 2024, File Number 01-2025-CP-003323, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 East University Ave., Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representatives attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents 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 decedents 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 decedents death by the decedent or the decedents 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 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 JANUARY 22, 2026. Personal Representative: Rebecca L. Cole 21114 NW 210th Ave. High Springs, FL 32643 Attorney for Personal Representative: Kyle E. Petteway Grunder & Petteway, P.A. 23349 Northwest CR 236, Suite 10 High Springs, Florida 32643 (386) 454-1298 Florida Bar I.D. 0062316 kylepetteway@grunder-petteway.com amykenner@grunder-petteway.com (Published: Alachua County Today - January 22, 29, 2026)

Probate — 201 East University Ave., Gainesville, FL (01-2025-CP-003323)

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