Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Sheila M. Bentine.
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Deadline · Claims Deadline
July 26, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- St. Petersburg
- Case #
- 2026-CP-443
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What to do next
- 1
Review the notice
Read the notice carefully to understand your rights and obligations regarding claims.
- 2
File your claim
Submit your claim to the court by July 26, 2026, if applicable.
- 3
Contact the attorney
Reach out to Christina Kane at (352) 515-0101 for assistance with the process.
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 your claim within 3 months after the first publication of this notice.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Nolan P. Bentine, responsible for managing the estate.
- 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 HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-443 IN RE: ESTATE OF SHEILA M. BENTINE Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of SHEILA M. BENTINE, deceased, whose date of death was February 9, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for HERNANDO County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representatives attorney are set forth below. 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 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 decedents 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 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, 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 April 26, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: CHRISTINA KANE Attorney Florida Bar Number: 97970 LYONS LAW GROUP PA 8362 FOREST OAKS BLVD Spring Hill, FL 34606 Telephone: (352) 515-0101 Fax: (352) 616-0055 E-Mail: ckane@lyonslawgroup.com Secondary E-Mail: cyndi@lyonslawgroup.com Personal Representative: NOLAN P. BENTINE 3261 Converse Ave. Spring Hill, Florida 34608 04/26/26, 05/03/26 86403