Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Merna Gelband.
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Deadline · claims deadline
July 29, 2026
2 upcoming dates on this notice. Pro users tracking probate like this were alerted the second it filed. Never miss a deadline
- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- West Palm Beach
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What to do next
- 1
Review the Notice
Read the notice carefully to understand your rights and obligations.
- 2
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by the deadline of July 29, 2026.
- 3
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Benjamin H. Greenberg, Esq. for any questions regarding the process.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a notice to creditors?
- A notice to creditors informs them of the need to file claims against an estate.
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- You must file claims within 3 months of the first publication or 30 days after service.
- 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 Palm Beach COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 50-2026-CP-001527-XXXA-SB IN RE: Estate of MERNA GELBAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of MERNA GELBAND, deceased, whose date of death was January 14, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Palm Beach County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 200 WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE. 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 29, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: BENJAMIN H. GREENBERG, ESQ. Personal Representative: WAYNE STEWART GELBAND April 29, May 6 2026 LSAR0508459