Notice to creditors regarding the estate of James Bernard McClendon III.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — 2026-06-13
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- Published
- Category
- Foreclosure
- City
- Tampa
- Case #
- 26-CP-000097
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Claims Promptly
Ensure claims are filed within 3 months of March 13, 2026.
- 2
Contact Personal Representative
Reach out to Darquita Roger Howell for any inquiries regarding the estate.
- 3
Consult an Attorney
Consider consulting an attorney for assistance with filing claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the probate of James McClendon III?
- The case number is 26-CP-000097.
- How long do creditors have to file claims against the estate?
- Creditors must file claims within 3 months after the first publication or 30 days after service.
- What happens if claims are not filed on time?
- Claims not filed within the specified time will be forever barred.
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Full Notice Text
Notice to Creditors IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.: 26-CP-000097 IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES BERNARD McCLENDON III, Deceased. The administration of the estate of JAMES BERNARD McCLENDON III, Deceased, whose date of death was December 12, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for HILLSBOROUGH County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 800 E Twiggs, T. Tampa, FL 33602. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representatives attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents 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 decedents 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 DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. A personal representative or curator 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 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 March 13, 2026. DARQUITA ROGER HOWELL, Personal Representative 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: genesis@srblawyers.com March 13, 20, 2026 26-00859H