Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Dorothea R. Mascow.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Ocala
- Case #
- 2026-399-CP
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by May 27, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Janet W. Behnke at (352) 732-6464 for assistance with your claim.
- 3
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 have three months from the first publication date or thirty days after service.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- Claims not filed within the specified time will be forever barred.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Carolyn J. Mascow, responsible for managing the estate.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2026-399-CP IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DOROTHEA R. MASCOW, Deceased./ NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of DOROTHEA R. MASCOW, deceased, whose date of death was December 21 , 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Marion County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 110 Northwest First Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34475. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representatives attorney are set forth below. The personal representative has no duty to discover 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 sections 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211, Florida Statutes. 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 THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (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 THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING 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 the first publication of this Notice is February 27, 2026 Personal Representative: CAROLYN J. MASCOW 3316 NW 46 th Court Ocala, FL 34482 Attorney for Personal Representative: JANET W. BEHNKE Florida Bar No. 135969 Janet W. Behnke, P.A. 500 NE 8 th Avenue Ocala, FL 34470 Phone: (352) 732-6464 janet@behnkelaw.net
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