Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Kenneth Joseph Balchunas.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — 2026-07-24
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Destin
- Case #
- 2026-CP-000110
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What You Should 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 Circuit Court for Walton County by the deadline.
- 3
Contact the attorney
Reach out to Lisa Y. Shorts Pitell at (850) 897-0045 for assistance.
- 4
Keep records
Maintain copies of all documents submitted and correspondence related to your claim.
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 Eric Robert Balchunas, 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 Walton COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-000110 IN RE: Estate of KENNETH JOSEPH BALCHUNAS A/K/A KENNETH J. BALCHUNAS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of KENNETH JOSEPH BALCHUNAS A/K/A KENNETH J. BALCHUNAS, deceased, whose date of death was March 13, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Walton County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 571 U.S. Hwy 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435. 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 personal representative or curator 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 Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228 applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor or a beneficiary as specified under s. 732.2211. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. The date of first publication of this notice is April 24, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Lisa Y. Shorts Pitell Attorney Florida Bar Number: 0315760 PITELL LAW FIRM, PL PO Box 5148 Niceville, FL 32578 Telephone: (850) 897-0045 Fax: (850) 792-6115 E-Mail: lisa@pitelllaw.com Secondary E-Mail: lyp@lyp-law.com Personal Representative: Eric Robert Balchunas 1305 Kater Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 April 24, May 1 2026 LSAR0503262