Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Lerna Sue Brewster, deceased.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — April 22, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Jacksonville
- Case #
- 16-2026-CP-000014
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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.
- 2
Contact Personal Representative
Reach out to Stephen Jay Brewster at 838 Foxglove Street, Erie, Colorado 80516 for any inquiries regarding the estate.
- 3
Consult Attorney for Guidance
If you need legal advice, contact Joseph L. Vaughn, Jr. at (904) 346-0013 to discuss your claims and rights.
- 4
Understand Claim Barriers
Be aware that any claims filed more than 2 years after the decedent's death on November 21, 2025, will be barred.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the estate of Lerna Sue Brewster?
- The case number is 16-2026-CP-000014.
- Where is the probate court located for this case?
- The probate court is located at 501 West Adams Street, Room 1260, Jacksonville, Florida.
- What is the deadline for filing claims against the estate?
- Claims must be filed within 3 months after the first publication or 30 days after service.
- Who is the personal representative of Lerna Sue Brewster's estate?
- The personal representative is Stephen Jay Brewster.
- When was the first publication of this notice?
- The first publication date was January 22, 2026.
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Full Notice Text
Probate IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA File No.: 16-2026-CP-000014 Division PR-A IN RE: ESTATE OF LERNA SUE BREWSTER, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of LERNA SUE BREWSTER (sometimes also known as Lerna Brewster), deceased, whose date of death was November 21, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Duval County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 501 West Adams Street, Room 1260, Jacksonville, Florida 32202, File No.: 16-2026-CP-000014. 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 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. The personal representative 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, 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 DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is January 22, 2026. Personal Representative: Stephen Jay Brewster 838 Foxglove Street Erie, Colorado 80516 Attorney for Personal Representative: JOSEPH L. VAUGHN, JR., P.A. Joseph L. Vaughn, Jr. Florida Bar No. 827479 1830 Atlantic Boulevard Jacksonville, Florida 32207 Telephone: (904) 346-0013 Jan. 22/29 (26-00427D)