Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Wallace A. Coffman.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Sebring
- Case #
- 2026-CP-130
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Review the notice
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- 2
File your claim
Ensure your claim is filed by the deadline of June 20, 2026.
- 3
Contact the attorney
Reach out to William J. Nielander at (863) 465-8181 for any questions.
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- 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 must file claims within 3 months after the first publication or 30 days after service.
- 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
FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 2026-CP-130
Division Probate
IN RE: ESTATE OF
WALLACE A. COFFMAN
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Wallace A. Coffman, deceased, whose date of death was December 4, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. 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 DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is March 20, 2026.
Personal Representative:
/s/ William J. Nielander
William J. Nielander
172 E. Interlake Blvd.
Lake Placid, Florida 33852
Attorney for Personal Representative:
/s/ William J. Nielander
WILLIAM J. NIELANDER
Attorney
Florida Bar Number: 386014
172 E. Interlake Blvd.
Lake Placid, FL 33852
Telephone: (863) 465-8181
Fax: (863) 583-0354
E-Mail: tia@nielander.com
Secondary E-Mail:
probate@nielander.com
March 20, 27, 2026