Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Nancy A. Rateau.
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- Published
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- Probate
- City
- The Villages
- Case #
- 352025CP002390AXXX01
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by May 21, 2026, if you received this notice.
- 2
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Reach out to Scott R. Bugay at (954) 767-3399 for assistance.
- 3
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a notice to creditors?
- A notice to creditors informs them of the need to file claims against an estate.
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- You have 3 months after the first publication or 30 days after receiving the notice.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Allison Rateau, responsible for managing the estate.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- Claims not filed within the specified time will be forever barred.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No.: 352025CP002390AXXX01
IN RE: ESTATE OF
NANCY A. RATEAU,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of NANCY A. RATEAU, Deceased, whose date of death was June 19, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for LAKE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 550 West Main St. Tavares, FL 32778. 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 WITHIN 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 people 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 SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 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.
A 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 Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211.
The date of first publication of this notice is February 21, 2026.
Attorney for Personal Representative:
Scott R. Bugay, Esquire
Florida Bar No. 5207
2501 Hollywood Blvd. Suite 206
Hollywood, Florida 33020
Telephone: (954)767-3399
Fax: (305) 945-2905
Primary Email:
Scott@srblawyers.com
Secondary Email:
angelica@srblawyers.com
ALLISON RATEAU,
Personal Representative
#01294798 February 21, 2026
February 28, 2026