Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Marcella Reed Stewart.
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Deadline · Claims Deadline
May 26, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Winter Haven
- Case #
- 53-2025CP-003743-A000-BA
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What to do next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by May 25, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Personal Representative
Reach out to Dianna Whatley at 102 Kinstle Hill Drive, Auburndale, FL 33823.
- 3
Consult an Attorney
Consider seeking legal advice to understand your rights and obligations regarding the estate.
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 claims within 3 months after the first publication or 30 days after receiving the notice.
- 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 POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF MARCELLA REED STEWART Deceased. File No.: 53-2025CP-003743-A000-BA NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Marcella Reed Stewart, Deceased, whose date of death was September 11, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 9000, Drawer CC-4, Bartow, Florida 33830. 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. The personal representative 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 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 CLAIMS FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is February 25, 2026. Personal Representative: Dianna Whatley 102 Kinstle Hill Drive Auburndale, Florida 33823 Attorney for Personal Representative: Joseph A. Morrison Attorney Florida Bar Number: 313793 4416 Florida National Drive Lakeland, FL 33813 Telephone: (863) 644-3399 Fax: (863) 644-2921 Email: tilrow@msn.com February 25, March 4, 2026 204753