Notice to creditors regarding the estate of William Lee Lopez.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — 2026-07-18
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- The Villages
- Case #
- 2026CP000434AXMX
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by July 18, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Melissa Betancourt at 954-240-3772 for any questions regarding the notice.
- 3
Review the Notice
Carefully read the notice to understand your rights and obligations as a creditor.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the notice to creditors?
- It informs creditors to file claims against the estate of William Lee Lopez.
- What is the deadline to file claims?
- Claims must be filed within 3 months of the first publication or 30 days after service.
- Who is the petitioner?
- The petitioner is Nicole Jenine Lopez-Myers.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF File No. 2026CP000434AXMX WILLIAM LEE LOPEZ Division Probate Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of William Lee Lopez, deceased, whose date of death was March 23, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Sumter County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 215 E.McCollum Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513. The names and addresses of the Petitioner and the Petitioners 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 Petitioner 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 DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is April 18, 2026. Attorney for Petitioner: /s/ Melissa Betancourt Melissa Betancourt Attorney for Petitioner Florida Bar Number: 1058178 MEB LAW FIRM, PLLC 300 SE 2nd Street, Suite 600 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Telephone: 954-240-3772 E-Mail: melissa@meblawfirm.net Petitioner: Nicole Jenine Lopez-Myers 19 East Main Street Apt B Strasburg, PA 17579 #1304473 April 18, 2026