Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Stewart Frank Bottorf.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — May 13, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Foreclosure
- City
- Clearwater
- Case #
- 25-012223-ES
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
If you are a creditor, file your claim with the court by May 13, 2026, which is 3 months after the first publication date.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Travis D. Finchum at (727) 443-7898 for any questions regarding the claims process or to discuss your claim.
- 3
Check Claim Deadline
Ensure your claim is filed within 30 days if you received a copy of this notice, or by May 13, 2026, if you did not.
- 4
Review Florida Statutes
Familiarize yourself with Florida Statutes Section 733.702 to understand the implications of not filing your claim on time.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the probate of Stewart Frank Bottorf's estate?
- The case number is 25-012223-ES.
- Where is the probate court located for this estate?
- The probate court is located at 315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756.
- What is the deadline for filing 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 this estate?
- The personal representative is Vilia J. Lipman.
- When was the first publication of this notice?
- The first publication date is February 13, 2026.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 25-012223-ES Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF STEWART FRANK BOTTORF, Deceased. The administration of the estate of STEWART FRANK BOTTORF, deceased, whose date of death was October 11, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Pinellas County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756. 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. 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 DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The Personal Representative or curator 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 Florida Statutes Sections 732.216- 732.228 applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under Florida Statutes Section 732.2211. The date of first publication of this notice is: February 13, 2026. Signed on this 4 day of Feb. 2026. VILIA J. LIPMAN Personal Representative 2710 53rd Street Sarasota, FL 34234 /s/ Travis D. Finchum TRAVIS D. FINCHUM Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 75442 Special Needs Lawyers, PA 901 Chestnut Street, Ste C Clearwater, FL 33756 Telephone: (727) 443-7898 Email: Travis@specialneedslawyers.com Secondary Email: Liz@specialneedslawyers.com February 13, 20, 2026 26-00677N