Notice to creditors regarding the estate of James Kent Bilger.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — May 12, 2026
2 upcoming dates on this notice. Pro users tracking probate like this were alerted the second it filed. Never miss a deadline →
- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Pompano Beach
- Case #
- PRC260000267
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Claims by Deadline
If you are a creditor, file your claims with the court by May 12, 2026, which is 3 months after the first publication date.
- 2
Contact Personal Representative
Reach out to Wendy Bilger Lenhart at her address in Indian Land, SC, for any inquiries regarding the estate.
- 3
Consult Attorney for Guidance
Contact Alan Reinfeld at (954) 334-1520 for legal advice or assistance related to your claims against the estate.
- 4
Monitor Claim Submission
Ensure your claim is submitted within the specified time frame to avoid being barred from recovery, especially if it is more than 2 years after the decedent's death.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the probate of James Kent Bilger?
- The case number is PRC260000267.
- Where is the probate court located for this case?
- The probate court is located at 201 S.E. 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
- What is the deadline for creditors to file claims?
- Creditors must file claims within 3 months after the first publication of this notice.
- Who is the personal representative for the estate?
- The personal representative is Wendy Bilger Lenhart.
- When was the first publication of this notice?
- The first publication date was February 12, 2026.
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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.: PRC260000267 DIVISION: 60J IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES KENT BILGER, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JAMES KENT BILGER, deceased, whose date of death was January 15, 2026, 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, Florida Statutes 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 February 12, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Alan Reinfeld, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 91602 Reinfeld & Cabrera, P.A. 9625 W. Sample Rd. Coral Springs, Florida 33065 Telephone: (954) 334-1520 Fax: (954) 334-1526 E-Mail: ajr@lawrct.com Secondary E-Mail: probate@lawrct.com Personal Representative: Wendy Bilger Lenhart 3539 Yorkshire Ct. Indian Land, SC 29707 Publish February 12, 19, 2026