Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Ruth Elizabeth Pansler.
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Deadline · Claims Deadline
August 6, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Winter Haven
- Case #
- 2026CP-0904
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What to do next
- 1
Review the Notice
Read the notice carefully to understand your rights and obligations.
- 2
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by the deadline of August 6, 2026.
- 3
Contact the Personal Representative
Reach out to Colleen F. Castor at the provided address for any questions.
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 3 months after the first publication or 30 days after receiving the notice.
- 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 POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF RUTH ELIZABETH PANSLER Deceased File No. 2026CP-0904 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of RUTH ELIZABETH PANSLER, Deceased, whose date of death was January 13, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 9000, Drawer CC-4, Bartow, Florida 33831. 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 date of first publication of this Notice is May 6, 2026. Personal Representative: COLLEEN F. CASTOR 811 Wedgewood Lane Lakeland, Florida 33813 Attorney for Personal Representative: H. ADAM AIRTH, JR., LL.M. Attorney Florida Bar Number. 0097640 Clark, Campbell, Lancaster, Workman & Airth, P.A. 500 South Florida Avenue Suite 800 Lakeland, Florida 33801 Telephone: 863-647-5337 Fax: 863-647-5012 E-Mail: aairth@clarkcampbell-law.com May 6, 13, 2026 208828