Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Deborah Lynn Cook.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — 2026-07-01
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Okeechobee
- Case #
- 2025-CP-149
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Ensure your claim is filed by July 1, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Steven C. Spence for any questions regarding the estate.
- 3
Review Publication Date
Note that the first publication date is April 1, 2026, for your reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the deadline to file a claim?
- Claims must be filed within 3 months after the first publication date.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Glen E. Cook.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- Claims not filed within the specified time will be forever barred.
- How can I contact the attorney?
- You can contact Steven C. Spence at 863-675-5776 or via email.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2025-CP-149 IN RE: ESTATE OF DEBORAH LYNN COOK, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Deborah Lynn Cook, deceased, whose date of death was July 18, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hendry County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 25 E. Hickpochee Ave., LaBelle, FL 33935. 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 OF 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 discovery 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, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOT WITHSTANDING 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 April 1, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Personal Representative: Steven C. Spence, Esq. Glen E. Cook Florida Bar No. 85444 P.O. Box 171 PO Box 2369 Felda, FL 33930 LaBelle, FL 33975 scspence@spencelegal.com admin@spencelegal.com Phone: 863-675-5776 Fax: 239-931-0541 40067 HEND 4/1,8/2026