Notice to creditors regarding the estate of James Reed Orfield.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — April 22, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Jacksonville
- Case #
- 16-2025-CP-003465
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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 April 22, 2026, which is 3 months after the first publication date of this notice.
- 2
Contact Personal Representative
Reach out to Mark Stephen Orfield at 8476 Southwind Bay Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908 for any inquiries regarding the estate.
- 3
Consult Attorney for Guidance
If you have questions about your claim, contact G. Paul Lemieux at (321) 723-8388 for legal assistance.
- 4
Check Claim Status
After filing, monitor the status of your claim with the Duval County Circuit Court to ensure it is processed before the bar date.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the probate of James Reed Orfield's estate?
- The case number is 16-2025-CP-003465.
- Where is the probate court located for this case?
- The probate court is located at 501 West Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
- What is the deadline for filing claims against the estate?
- Claims must be filed within 3 months after the first publication of this notice.
- Who is the personal representative of the estate?
- The personal representative is Mark Stephen Orfield.
- When was the first publication of this notice?
- The first publication date is January 22, 2026.
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Full Notice Text
Probate IN THE 4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA File No. 16-2025-CP-003465 Division PR-B IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES REED ORFIELD deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JAMES REED ORFIELD, deceased, whose date of death was November 5th, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Duval County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 501 West Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. The file number for the estate is 16-2025-CP-003465. The names and addresses of the personal representatives 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 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 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 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 DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The 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 ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211. The date of first publication of this notice is January 22, 2026. Personal Representative: MARK STEPHEN ORFIELD, 8476 Southwind Bay Circle Fort Myers, Florida 33908 Petitioner Attorney for Personal Representative: G. Paul Lemieux, Esq. Attorney for Petitioner FBN: 100936 Lemieux & Jacoby Elder Law Advocates 2111 Dairy Road Melbourne, FL 32904 Telephone: (321) 723-8388 Fax: (321) 241-3011 E-Mail: paul@lemieuxjacoby.com Secondary email: sarita@lemieuxjacoby.com Jan. 22/29 (26-00402D)