Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Maria Ruiz, deceased.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — 2026-06-12
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Pompano Beach
- Case #
- PR-C-26-0000233
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Claims Promptly
Ensure all claims are filed within the specified time frames to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Mark T. Stern at (954) 772-6800 for assistance with claims.
- 3
Review Publication Dates
Note that the first publication date is March 12, 2026, for filing purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the probate of Maria Ruiz?
- The case number is PR-C-26-0000233.
- Where is the probate court located?
- The probate court is located at 201 S.E. 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
- What is the deadline to file claims against the estate?
- Claims must be filed within 3 months after the first publication or 30 days after service.
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Full Notice Text
legal notice - probate IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. PR-C-26-0000233 DIVISION; 60J IN RE: ESTATE OF MARIA RUIZ, A/K/A MARIA RESTREPO ARIAS Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of MARIA RUIZ, A/K/A MARIA RESTREPO ARIAS, deceased, whose date of death was July 19, 2024; File Number PR-C-26-0000233, is pending in the Circuit Court for Broward County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 S.E. 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. 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 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 March 12, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: MARK T. STERN, ESQ. Attorney for Petitioner Florida Bar No. 0066259 Law Offices of Mark T. Stern, P.A. 4326 E. Tradewinds Avenue Lauderdale By The Sea, FL 33308 Telephone: (954) 772-6800 Email: mark@attorneystern.com Secondary Email: NONE Personal Representative: DIANE LaBROAD SMITH 4025 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008 Publish March 12, 19, 2026