Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Loretta B. Dowden.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — 2026-07-15
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Panama City
- Case #
- 25-902-CP
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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 Albert J. Stopka, III at (850) 785-6600 for assistance.
- 3
Check publication dates
The first publication date is April 15, 2026; ensure timely filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a notice to creditors?
- A notice to creditors informs them of the need to file claims against an 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.
- 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 FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BAY COUNTY, FLORIDA FILE NO. 25-902-CP PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF LORETTA B. DOWDEN A/K/A LORETTA DOWDEN Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Loretta B. Dowden a/k/a Loretta Dowden, whose date of death was April 5, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Bay County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 300 E. 4th Street, Panama City, FL 32401, File Number 25-902-CP. 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 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 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 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. The date of first publication of this notice is April 15, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Albert J. Stopka, III Florida Bar No. 999067 Albert J. Stopka, III, P.A. 108 Mosley Drive Lynn Haven, Florida 32444 Telephone: (850) 785-6600 Personal Representative: Amanda Dowden Brown 226 S. Gay Avenue Panama City, FL 32404 Service of Pleadings: Primary e-mail address: Stopkalawefile@bellsouth.net Secondary e-mail address: Stopkalawefile@hpeprint.com All other communications: Primary e-mail address: Stopkalaw@bellsouth.net Secondary e-mail address: Sopkalawcorr@hpeprint.com Pub: 4/15 & 4/22/26; #12245602