Notice to creditors regarding the estate of George J. Ratcliffe, Jr.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Stuart
- Case #
- 432026CP000365cpaxmx
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What to do next
- 1
File Your Claim
Ensure your claim is filed within 3 months of the first publication date.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Mark R. Brown at (561) 626-2101 for assistance.
- 3
Review the Notice
Read the notice carefully to understand your rights and obligations.
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?
- Creditors must file claims within 3 months of the first publication or 30 days after receiving notice.
- 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 representatives are Dorothy R. Wentz and The Northern Trust Company.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 432026CP000365cpaxmx IN RE: Estate of GEORGE J. RATCLIFFE, JR. AKA GEORGE JACKSON RATCLIFFE, JR. AKA JACK RATCLIFFE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of GEORGE J. RATCLIFFE, JR. AKA GEORGE JACKSON RATCLIFFE, JR. AKA JACK RATCLIFFE, deceased, whose date of death was December 8, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for MARTIN County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 100 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, FL 64994. 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 STATUTES 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 personal representative or curator 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 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 or a beneficiary as specified under s. 732.2211. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. The date of first publication of this notice is TBD. Attorney for Personal Representative: Mark R. Brown, Esq. FL Bar No.: 994995 Antonio P. Romano, Esq. FL Bar No.: 113092 Comiter, Singer, Baseman & Braun, LLP 3825 PGA Blvd., Suite 701 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (561) 626-2101 Personal Representative: Dorothy R. Wentz and The Northern Trust Company Publication Dates LSAR0488359
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