Notice to creditors regarding the estate of John Derek Wiltrout.
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Deadline detected: claims deadline — 2026-05-11
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Clermont
- Case #
- 2025-CP-001858
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by May 11, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Merideth C. Nagel at 352-394-7408 for assistance with your claim.
- 3
Review Publication Dates
Note that the first publication date was February 11, 2026; act promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a notice to creditors?
- A notice to creditors informs them of the need to file claims against a deceased person's estate.
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- You must file claims within 3 months after the first publication date or 30 days after service.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- Claims not filed within the specified time will be forever barred.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Joseph Alexander Wiltrout, responsible for managing the estate.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN DEREK WILTROUT Case No.2025-CP-001858 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of John Derek Wiltrout, deceased, whose date of death was March 8, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Lake County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 550 West Main Street, Tavares, Florida 32778. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative's attorney are set forth below. 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 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. 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 DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is February 11, 2026 Attorney for Personal Representative: Merideth C. Nagel, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 0113141 Merideth Nagel & The Legacy Legal Team 1201 West Highway 50, Clermont, Florida 34711 352-394-7408 Service@MNagellaw.com Personal Representative: Joseph Alexander Wiltrout 5544 Pine Street, Mount Dora, Florida 32757 Publication Dates: February 11th & 18th, 2026.