Notice to creditors regarding Theodora Marie Banting's estate administration.
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Deadline · claims deadline
May 24, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Stuart
- Case #
- 26000179CPAXMX
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What to do next
- 1
File Your Claim
Ensure your claim is filed with the court by May 24, 2026.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Nicola J. Melby at (772) 286-1700 for assistance.
- 3
Review the Notice
Read the full notice published on February 24 and March 3, 2026, for details.
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 claims within 3 months after the first publication or 30 days after receiving notice.
- Who is the personal representative?
- Peter Kenneth Banting is the personal representative handling the estate of Theodora Marie Banting.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- Claims not filed within the specified time will be forever barred under Florida law.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File Number 26000179CPAXMX IN RE: ESTATE OF THEODORA MARIE BANTING, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of THEODORA MARIE BANTING, deceased, whose date of death was 12/31/2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for MARTIN County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 100 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, Florida 34994. 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 STATUTE 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. A personal representative or curator 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 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. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. The date of first publication of this Notice is February 24, 2026. NICOLA J. MELBY, Esquire Attorney for Personal Representatives Florida Bar No. 948100 McCARTHY, SUMMERS, WOOD, NORMAN MELBY, SCHULTZ, WOOD & VanVALKENBURGH, P.A. 2400 S.E. Federal Highway, 4th Floor Stuart, Florida 34994 Telephone: (772) 286-1700 Primary Email: njm@McCarthySummers.com Secondary Email: lsl@McCarthySummers.com Tertiary Email: jib@McCarthySummers.com PETER KENNETH BANTING, Personal Representative 11147 Monet Ridge Road Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33417 ROGER JOHN BANTING 552 Starline Avenue Lafayette, CO 80026 Pub: Feb 24 & March 3, 2026 TCN12108477