Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Diane Ruth Hicks.
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Deadline · claims deadline
May 12, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- West Palm Beach
- Case #
- 502026CP000162XXXAMB
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What to do next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by May 12, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Jonathan Gigele at (772) 222-6548 for assistance with your claim.
- 3
Review the Notice
Carefully read the notice for specific instructions and deadlines related to your claim.
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 your claim within 3 months of the first publication 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 Amy Cathleen Simmonds, responsible for managing the estate.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Palm Beach COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 502026CP000162XXXAMB IN RE: Estate of Diane Ruth Hicks a/k/a Diane R. Hicks a/k/a Diane Hicks NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Diane Ruth Hicks a/k/a Diane R. Hicks a/k/a Diane Hicks, deceased, whose date of death was August 19, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Palm Beach, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. 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. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES 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 personal representative or curator 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 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 or a beneficiary as specified under s. 732.2211. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. The date of first publication of this notice is February 12, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: THE GIGELE LAW FIRM Jonathan Gigele, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 95585 759 SW Federal Highway, Suite 206 Stuart, Florida 34994 Telephone: (772) 222-6548 E-Mail: jonathan@gigelelaw.com Secondary E-Mail: service@gigelelaw.com Personal Representative: Amy Cathleen Simmonds 174 Paradise Circle Jupiter, Florida 33458 February 12, 19 2026 LSAR0457646