What is the deadline to file a claim against Ester Lee Deleon's estate?

File by the later of three months after 05/20/2026 (first publication) or 30 days after you are served with the notice; otherwise ordinary creditors have three months from publication.

Where do I file a claim for a debt owed by the decedent?

File your claim with the Circuit Court, Probate Division, Putnam County, 410 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, FL.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Alexander Deleon, Jr., with listed address 1618 Roselle Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177.

What happens if I file a claim more than two years after the decedent's death?

Any claim filed two years or more after the decedent's death is barred and will not be allowed.

May 20, 2026 Probate: 1618 Roselle Avenue, Palatka, FL

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PUTNAM COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2026-CP-205 PROBATE DIVISION: IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ESTER LEE DELEON, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Administration of the Estate of ESTER LEE DELEON whose date of death is March 18, 2026 is pending in the Circuit Court for Putnam County, Florida, Probate Division, 410 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, Florida 32177. The name and the address 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 served must file their claims with this Court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE 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 persons having claims or demands against the decedent's 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 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 ss.732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, 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 PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is May 20, 2026. Personal Representative Alexander Deleon, Jr. 1618 Roselle Avenue Palatka, FL. 32177 Attorney for Personal Representative: Bruce M. Smith, Esquire Post Office Box 357005 Gainesville, Florida 32635 Tel: (352) 377-5085/ Fax: (352) 375-3215 Florida Bar No. 0694630 Legal No. 00117565 05/20/26, 05/27/26

Probate — 1618 Roselle Avenue, Palatka, FL (2026-CP-205)

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