Probate — Deland (2026-11254 PRDL)
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A petition has been filed asking the court to declare Betty Jean Walker incapacitated and to appoint a plenary guardian. Johny Whigham must respond by 06/14/2026 or the court may grant the requested guardianship without further notice.
Key Takeaways
- Deadline to respond: June 14, 2026
- Petition seeks appointment of a plenary guardian
- Failure to respond may result in judgment without further notice
- Respond by serving attorney Derek B. Alvarez and filing with the clerk
- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Deland
- Case #
- 2026-11254 PRDL
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If you don't respond
If no written defenses are served and filed by 06/14/2026, the court may enter an order granting the plenary guardianship and other relief requested without further notice.
What to do next
- 1
Prepare and serve written defenses
Draft any objections or defenses and serve them on Derek B. Alvarez at 2307 W. Cleveland Street, Tampa, FL 33609 by June 14, 2026.
- 2
File originals with the clerk
File the original written defenses with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Volusia County, either before service or immediately after serving the attorney.
- 3
Consult an attorney
Consider contacting a probate or guardianship lawyer immediately to protect interests before the June 14, 2026 deadline.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must I serve my response on?
- Serve a copy of written defenses on petitioner’s attorney Derek B. Alvarez at Genders Alvarez Diecidue, P.A., 2307 W. Cleveland Street, Tampa, FL 33609.
- When is my response due?
- Your written defenses must be served and filed on or before June 14, 2026.
- What happens if I do not respond by the deadline?
- The court may grant the requested plenary guardianship and other relief without further notice.
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Legal terms in this notice
- Plenary guardian
- A guardian with full authority over the personal and/or property decisions of an incapacitated person.
- Petition to Determine Incapacity
- A formal request asking the court to find a person cannot manage their affairs due to incapacity.
- Serve
- Deliver a legal document to a party or their attorney according to court rules.
Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-11254 PRDL IN RE: BETTY JEAN WALKER Alleged Incapacitated Person NOTICE OF ACTION (formal notice by publication) TO: JOHNY WHIGHAM YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Petition to Determine Incapacity and Petition for Appointment of Plenary Guardian has been filed in this court. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on the petitioner's attorney, whose name and address are: Derek B. Alvarez, Esquire, GENDERS ALVAREZ DIECIDUE, P.A., 2307 W. Cleveland Street, Tampa, FL 33609, on or before 06/14/2026, and to file the original of the written defenses with the clerk of this court either before service or immediately thereafter. Failure to serve and file written defenses as required may result in a judgment or order for the relief demanded, without further notice. Signed on 04/30/2026. LAURA E ROTH CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Lucille Williams As Deputy Clerk First Publication on: May 7, 2026. May 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2026