Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Esther Belle Browder Thomas.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Macclenny
- Case #
- 022026CP00019CPAXMX
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Claims Promptly
Ensure all claims are filed within 3 months of the first publication date.
- 2
Contact the Personal Representative
Reach out to Miriam Kay Hopper for any inquiries regarding the estate.
- 3
Consult an Attorney
Consider consulting an attorney for assistance with filing claims or understanding your rights.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the probate of Esther Belle Thomas?
- The case number is 022026CP00019CPAXMX.
- Where is the probate court located?
- The probate court is located at 104 S 5th Street, Macclenny, FL 32063.
- 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.
- Who is the personal representative for the estate?
- The personal representative is Miriam Kay Hopper.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO.: 022026CP00019CPAXMX
IN RE: The Estate of
Esther Belle Browder Thomas
a/k/a Esther B. Thomas
a/k/a Esther Belle Thomas,
Deceased.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Esther Belle Browder Thomas, deceased, whose date of death was June 21, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for BAKER County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 104 S 5th Street, Macclenny, FL 32063. 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. 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 March 19, 2026.
Personal Representative:
Miriam Kay Hopper
201 Patton Avenue
Lake Placid, FL 33852
Attorneys for Personal Representative:
Jocelyn K. Skipper
Swaine, Harris & Wohl, P.A.
425 South Commerce Avenue
Sebring, FL 33870
Telephone: (863) 385-1549
Florida Bar No. 0118430
Email Address: jocelyn@heartlandlaw.com
service@heartlandlaw.com
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