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Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Bernice Brown.
Deadline · Claims Deadline
June 28, 2026
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Read the notice carefully to understand your rights and obligations regarding claims.
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Submit your claim to the court by June 28, 2026, to avoid being barred.
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Reach out to David L. Jacquot at (407) 484-6501 for assistance with your claim.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF BERNICE BROWN File No. 26000016CPAXMX Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of BERNICE BROWN, deceased, whose date of death was September 15, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Columbia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 173 NE Hernando Avenue, Lake City, Florida 32055. 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 28, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: David L. Jacquot, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 627860 1317 Edgewater Drive #2130 Orlando, FL 32804 Telephone: (407) 484-6501 E-Mail: davejacquot@gmail.com Personal Representative: Earlene Merrill 18624 Hedgegrove Terrace Olney, Maryland 20832 906123 March 28, 2026 April 4, 2026
