Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Janet Margaret Whidden.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — 2026-07-16
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Lake City
- Case #
- 26000105CPAXMX
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court within 3 months of the first publication date.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Scott R. Bugay at (954) 767-3399 for assistance.
- 3
Review the Notice
Carefully read the notice for specific instructions and deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a notice to creditors?
- A notice to creditors informs them of the decedent's estate administration and filing claims.
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- You have 3 months after the first publication or 30 days after receiving this notice.
- 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 OF THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE: ESTATE OF PROBATE DIVISION JANET MARGARET WHIDDEN, File No.: 26000105CPAXMX Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JANET M WHIDDEN, Deceased, whose date of death was December 27, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for COLUMBIA County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 207 1st St NE, Jasper, FL 32052. 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 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 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 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 DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. A 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 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 16, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Scott R. Bugay, Esquire Florida Bar No. 5207 2501 Hollywood Blvd. Suite 206 Hollywood, Florida 33020 Telephone: (954)767-3399 Fax: (305) 945-2905 Primary Email: Scott@srblawyers.com Secondary Email: genesis@srblawyers.com TIMOTHY LOEHRER, Personal Representative 908035 April 16, 23, 2026