Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Valerie Joyce Barnes.
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Deadline · claims deadline
July 23, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Jacksonville
- Case #
- 16-2024-CP-002881
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What to 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 court by July 23, 2026, if applicable.
- 3
Contact the attorney
Reach out to Robert D. Hines at 813-265-0100 for assistance with 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 Carla Smith, 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
Probate IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 16-2024-CP-002881 Division: PR-B IN RE: ESTATE OF VALERIE JOYCE BARNES, aka VALERIA JOYCE BARNES Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of VALERIE JOYCE BARNES, also known as VALERIA JOYCE BARNES, deceased, whose date of death was June 7, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Duval County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 501 W Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32202. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representatives attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents 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 decedents estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedents death by the decedent or the decedents surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of 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 as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: April 23, 2026. CARLA SMITH Personal Representative 6355 Morse Avenue, Apt #1703 Jacksonville, FL 32244 Robert D. Hines, Esq. Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 0413550 Hines Norman Hines, P.L. 1312 W. Fletcher Avenue, Suite B. Tampa, FL 33612 Telephone: 813-265-0100 Email: rhines@hnh-law.com Secondary Email: jrivera@hnh-law.com Apr. 23/30 (26-02282D)