Notice of administration for the estate of Charmaine Michele Rice, deceased.
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- Category
- Probate
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- Crestview
- Case #
- 2026-CP-000315-F
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Review the Notice
Carefully read the Notice of Administration to understand your rights and obligations.
- 2
File Objections
If you wish to challenge the will, file your objections within 3 months.
- 3
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Alexis Bucelo Diaz at (954) 399-1910 for legal assistance.
- 4
Consider Elective Share
If applicable, file for an elective share within 6 months of receiving the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a Notice of Administration?
- It informs interested parties about the probate process for a deceased person's estate.
- How long do I have to file an objection?
- You must file any objections within 3 months of receiving the notice.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- Objections will be forever barred if not filed within the specified time.
- Who can challenge the validity of the will?
- Any interested person served with the notice can challenge the will's validity.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO. : 2026-CP-000315-F IN RE: ESTATE OF CHARMAINE MICHELE RICE, Deceased. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION The Administration of the Estate of Charmaine Michele Rice, deceased, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 East James Lee Blvd. , Crestview, FL 3253. The Estate is intestate. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the Personal Representatives attorney are set forth below. The fiduciary lawyerclient privilege in Florida Statutes Section 90.5021 applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. Any interested person on whom a copy of the Notice of Administration is served who challenges the validity of the will or any codicils, venue, or jurisdiction of the court is required to file any objection with the court in the manner provided in the Florida Probate Rules WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED BY LAW, which is on or before the date that is 3 months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice of Administration on that person, or those objections are forever barred. The 3-month time period may only be extended for estoppel based upon a misstatement by the personal representative regarding the time period within which an objection must be filed. The time period may not be extended for any other reason, including affirmative representation, failure to disclose information, or misconduct by the personal representative or any other person. Unless sooner barred by section 733.212(3), all objections to the validity of a will or any codicils, venue, or the jurisdiction of the court must be filed no later than the earlier of the entry of an Order of Final Discharge of the Personal Representative or 1 year after service of the notice of administration. A petition for determination of exempt property is required to be filed by or on behalf of any person entitled to exempt property under Section 732.402 WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED BY LAW, which is on or before the later of the date that is 4 months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice of Administration on such person or the date that is 40 days after the date of termination of any proceeding involving the construction, admission to probate, or validity of the will or involving any other matter affecting any part of the exempt property, or the right of such person to exempt property is deemed waived. An election to take an elective share must be filed by or on behalf of the surviving spouse entitled to an elective share under Sections 732.201732.2155 WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED BY LAW, which is on or before the earlier of the date that is 6 months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice of Administration on the surviving spouse, or an attorney in fact or a guardian of the property of the surviving spouse, or the date that is 2 years after the date of the decedents death. The time for filing an election to take an elective share may be extended as provided in the Florida Probate Rules. Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Alexis B. Diaz Alexis Bucelo Diaz, Esq. BUCELO DIAZ LAW PLLC 2645 Executive Park Drive, Suite 643 Weston, FL 33331 Telephone: (954) 399-1910 Email Address: adiaz@bucelodiaz.com Florida Bar No. 86918 Personal Representative: /s/ Tiffany Do Tiffany Do CR4150