Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Jane Lee Bateman.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Destin
- Case #
- 2026-CP-000349
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by July 24, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Lisa Y. Shorts Pitell at (850) 897-0045 for assistance.
- 3
Review the Notice
Carefully read the notice for specific instructions and deadlines related to claims.
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 claims within 3 months after 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.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Wallace B. Bateman III, responsible for managing the estate.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Okaloosa COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-000349 IN RE: Estate of JANE LEE BATEMAN A/K/A JANE L. BATEMAN NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JANE LEE BATEMAN A/K/A JANE L. BATEMAN, deceased, whose date of death was October 31, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1940 Lewis Turner Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547. 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: Wallace B. Bateman III 4398 Stonebridge Rd. Destin, Florida 32541 April 24, May 1 2026 LSAR0503260