When is the deadline to file a claim against Mae R. Swyers' estate?

File by the later of three months after May 8, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after you are served a copy; otherwise follow the three-month rule.

Who is the personal representative and how can I contact them?

Personal representative is Sandra Wittel, 1303 Trail View, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688.

Where do I file my claim for this probate case?

File your claim with the Circuit Court, Probate Division, Pinellas County at 315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756 using File No. 26-003836-ES.

What happens if I file a claim more than two years after the date of death?

Any claim filed two years or more after the decedent's death (June 5, 2024) is barred and cannot be enforced.

Probate — 315 Court Street, Clearwater, Florida (26-003836-ES)

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Notice of administration for the estate of Mae R. Swyers (d. June 5, 2024) informing creditors and others with claims to file them in Pinellas County Probate Court by statutory deadlines or be barred. First publication date is May 8, 2026.

Key Takeaways

Creditors must file claims by the later of 3 months after May 8, 2026 or 30 days after service
All other creditors must file within 3 months of first publication (May 8, 2026)
Claims not timely filed under §733.702 will be forever barred
Any claim filed two years or more after death (June 5, 2024) is barred
Personal representative: Sandra Wittel, Tarpon Springs

Deadline · Claims Deadline

August 8, 2026

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Published

May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Prepare and file your claim
Submit a written claim to Pinellas County Probate Court, 315 Court Street, Clearwater, referencing File No. 26-003836-ES before the statutory deadline.
2
Contact the personal representative's attorney
Call William K. Lovelace at Wilson, Ford & Lovelace, P.A., (727) 446-1036 for questions about claims or documentation.
3
Verify service date if applicable
If you were served a copy, calculate 30 days from the service date as a potential earlier deadline to file your claim.

Frequently asked questions

When is the deadline to file a claim against Mae R. Swyers' estate?: File by the later of three months after May 8, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after you are served a copy; otherwise follow the three-month rule.
Who is the personal representative and how can I contact them?: Personal representative is Sandra Wittel, 1303 Trail View, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688.
Where do I file my claim for this probate case?: File your claim with the Circuit Court, Probate Division, Pinellas County at 315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756 using File No. 26-003836-ES.
What happens if I file a claim more than two years after the date of death?: Any claim filed two years or more after the decedent's death (June 5, 2024) is barred and cannot be enforced.

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Legal terms in this notice

Personal representative: Person appointed to manage the deceased's estate and handle claims and distributions.
First publication: The initial date the notice appears in the newspaper, starting statutory filing deadlines.
Barred: A claim is permanently prevented from being enforced in court if not timely filed.
Section 733.702: Florida Probate Code section that sets time limits for filing claims against an estate.

Full Notice Text

FIRST INSERTION
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File 26-003836-ES
IN RE: ESTATE OF
Mae R. Swyers
Deceased.
The administration of the estate of Mae R. Swyers, deceased, whose date of death was June 5, 2024; File Number 26-003836-ES, is pending in the Circuit Court for Pinellas County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 315 Court Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756. 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 WITHIN 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.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD 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: May 8, 2026.
SANDRA WITTEL
Personal Representative
1303 Trail View
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
WILLIAM K. LOVELACE,
Wilson, Ford &amp; Lovelace, P.A.
401 South Lincoln Avenue
Clearwater, Florida 33756
(727) 446-1036
SPN 01823633
FBN 0016578
Attorney For Personal Representative
May 8, 15, 2026 26-02005N