Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Melen Alice Blatteis.
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June 26, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Deland
- Case #
- 2026 10399 PRDL
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What to do next
- 1
Review the notice
Read the notice carefully to understand your rights and obligations regarding claims.
- 2
File your claim
Submit your claim to the court by June 26, 2026, if applicable.
- 3
Contact the personal representative
Reach out to Mary Alice Wells for any questions regarding the estate.
- 4
Consult an attorney
Consider seeking legal advice to navigate the probate process effectively.
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 notice.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Mary Alice Wells, responsible for managing the estate.
- 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 OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUITIN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 10399 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF MELEN ALICE BLATTEIS A/K/A MELEN A. BLATTEIS, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of MELEN ALICE BLATTEIS, also known as MELEN A. BLATTEIS, deceased, whose date of death was October 10, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 N. Alabama Ave., DeLand, Florida 32724. 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 CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is March 26, 2026. Personal Representative: MARY ALICE WELLS 888 Elgin Drive Winter Springs, FL 32708 Attorney for Personal Representative: Matthew D. Branz, Esquire FL Bar No.: 657514 PAUL, ELKIND, BRANZ & PAUL, LLP 142 E. New York Avenue DeLand, FL 32724 Tele: (386) 734-3020 Primary: mbranz@paulandelkind.com Secondary: tflowers@paulandelkind.com March 26 & April 2, 2026