Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Kenneth Wayne Ponton.
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Deadline · Claims Deadline
July 23, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Jacksonville
- Case #
- 16-2026-CP-000974
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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 within the specified deadlines to ensure consideration.
- 3
Contact the attorney
Reach out to Scott R. Bugay at (954) 767-3399 for any questions regarding the estate.
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 have 3 months after the first publication or 30 days after receiving this notice.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Kevin Ponton, 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 OF THE 4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 16-2026-CP-000974 Division: PR-A IN RE: ESTATE OF KENNETH WAYNE PONTON, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of KENNETH WAYNE PONTON, Deceased, whose date of death was November 03, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for DUVAL County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 501 West Adams St. Room 1260, 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 WITHIN 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 people 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. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. A personal representative or curator 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 sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211. The date of first publication of this notice is April 23, 2026. KEVIN PONTON, Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: Scott R. Bugay, Esquire Florida Bar No. 5207 2501 Hollywood Blvd. Suite 206 Hollywood, FL 33020 Telephone: (954)767-3399 Fax: (305) 945-2905 Primary Email: Scott@srblawyers.com Secondary Email: genesis@srblawyers.com Apr. 23/30 (26-02288D)