Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Joseph J. DeSantis.
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Deadline · Claims Deadline
June 12, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Stuart
- Case #
- 562026CP000244AXXXHC
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What to do next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by June 12, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Sonia M. Pawluc, Esq. at 717 SE 5th Street, Stuart, FL for assistance.
- 3
Review Estate Details
Examine the estate details and your potential claims against it before the deadline.
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 your claim within 3 months of the first publication date or 30 days after receiving this notice.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- Claims not filed within the specified time periods will be forever barred.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Judith R. Colozzo, responsible for managing the estate.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR St. Lucie COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 562026CP000244AXXXHC IN RE: Estate of Joseph J. DeSantis NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Joseph J. DeSantis, deceased, whose date of death was January 15, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for St. Lucie County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is PO Box 700, Ft. Pierce, FL 34954. 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 12, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Sonia M. Pawluc, Esq. 717 SE 5th Street Stuart, FL 34994 Personal Representative: Judith R. Colozzo 644 NW San Candido Way Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 March 12, 19 2026 LSAR0477613