Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Joan C. Hancock.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — 2026-06-11
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- Probate
- City
- Destin
- Case #
- 2026 CP 000044
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by June 11, 2026, to avoid being barred.
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Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Evangalos P. Geeker at (850) 460-8000 for assistance.
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Review the Notice
Carefully read the notice for specific instructions and deadlines related to your claim.
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 must file claims within 3 months of the first publication or 30 days after service.
- 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 Walton County COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 CP 000044 IN RE: Estate of Joan C. Hancock NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Joan C. Hancock, deceased, whose date of death was June 26, 2025, ispending in the Circuit Court for Walton County County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 571 U.S. Highway 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433. 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. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES 733.702 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. The 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 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 or a beneficiary as specified under s. 732.2211. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. The date of first publication of this notice is March 11, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Evangalos P. Geeker Florida Bar No.: 281506 Emmanuel, Sheppard, & Condon 195 Grand Blvd., Suite 101 Miramar Beach, FL 32550 (850) 460-8000 vpg@esclaw.com mcrooke@esclaw.com Personal Representative: Keith A. Hancock 1489 Island Green Lane East Miramar Beach, FL 32550 March 11, 18 2026 LSAR0470796