Notice of administration for the estate of Mary Louise Hutcheson, deceased.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Punta Gorda
- Case #
- 26000049CP
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Review the Notice
Carefully read the Notice of Administration to understand your rights and obligations.
- 2
File Objections if Necessary
If you wish to contest the will, file your objections within three months of service.
- 3
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Audra Thomas-Eth at (239) 278-1800 for legal guidance.
- 4
Consider Exempt Property Claims
File a petition for exempt property within four months if you believe you are entitled.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a Notice of Administration?
- A Notice of Administration informs interested parties about the probate process for an estate.
- How long do I have to file an objection?
- You must file any objections within three months of receiving the Notice of Administration.
- Who can challenge the validity of the will?
- Any interested person served with the Notice of Administration can challenge the will's validity.
- What happens if I miss the objection deadline?
- If you miss the deadline, you may lose your right to contest the will or jurisdiction.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: File No.: 26000049CP ESTATE OF MARY LOUISE HUTCHESON, Deceased. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION (Intestate) The administration of the estate of MARY LOUISE HUTCHESON, deceased, is pending in the Circuit Court of Charlotte County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 511687, Punta Gorda, FL 33951-1687, File Number 26000049CP The estate is intestate. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in Florida Statutes Section 90.5021 applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. Any interested person on whom a copy of the Notice of Administration is served who challenges the validity of the will or codicils, venue or jurisdiction of the court is required to file any objection with the court in the manner provided in the Florida Probate Rules WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED BY LAW, which is on or before the date that is three (3) months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice of Administration on that person; any objection that challenges the validity of the will, the venue, or the jurisdiction of the court. The three (3) month time period may only be extended for estoppel based upon misstatement by the personal representative regarding the time period within which an objection must be filed. The time period may not be extended for any other reason, including affirmative representation, failure to disclose information, or misconduct by the personal representative or any other person. Unless sooner barred by Section 733.212(3), all objections to the validity of a will, venue, or the jurisdiction of the court must be filed no later than the earlier of the entry of an order of final discharge of the personal representative or one (1) year after service of the Notice of Administration. The persons who may be entitled to exempt property under Section 732.402, Florida Statutes, will be deemed to have waived their rights to claim that property as exempt property unless a petition for determination of exempt property is filed by such persons or on their behalf on or before the later of the date that is four (4) months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice of Administration on such persons or the date that is forty (40) days after the date of termination of any proceedings involving the construction, admission to probate, or validity of the will or involving any other matter affecting any part of the exempt property. /s/ Audra Thomas-Eth AUDRA THOMAS-ETH, Esquire Attorney for Personal Representatives Florida Bar No.: 84745 PATRONE BENTLEY LAW GROUP 8695 College Pkwy, Suite 202 Fort Myers, Florida 33919 Telephone: (239) 278-1800 Audra@pblawgroup.law Maura@pblawgroup.law DocuSigned by: Beth Hovis BETH A. HOVIS, Co-Personal Representative 43376 Treadway Drive Punta Gorda, Florida 33982 DALE HUTCHESON DALE A HUTCHESON, Co-Personal Representative 5360 Route 6N Edinboro, PA 16412