Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Wanda V. Rucks.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — 2026-05-11
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Okeechobee
- Case #
- 472026CP000011
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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 Nathanael M. Thompson at (863) 465-1111 for assistance.
- 3
Review the Notice
Carefully read the notice for specific instructions and requirements regarding claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the deadline to file a claim?
- Claims must be filed within 3 months after the first publication or 30 days after service.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Julie R. Kotula.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- Claims not filed within the specified time will be forever barred.
- Where is the court located?
- The court is located at 312 NW 3rd St., Okeechobee, FL 34972.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 472026CP000011 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF WANDA V. RUCKS, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of WANDA V. RUCKS, deceased, whose date of death was May 15, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for OKEECHOBEE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 312 NW 3rd St., Okeechobee, FL 34972. 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 11, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Personal Representative: JULIE R. KOTULA NATHANAEL M. THOMPSON 4648 US 441 N Attorney Okeechobee, Florida 34972 Florida Bar Number: 1057907 Rider & Thompson, PA 13 N Oak Ave Lake Placid, FLORIDA 33852 Telephone: (863) 465-1111 Fax: (863) 465-8100 E-Mail: riderthompson@riderthompsonlaw.com 37485 LON 2/11,18/2026