Who must file a claim against this estate?

Creditors and anyone with a claim or demand against James Paul Fuglaar's estate must file with the Bay County Probate Court.

What is the filing deadline for claims?

File by the later of three months after May 20, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after service; otherwise within three months of first publication.

What happens if I file after two years from the date of death?

Any claim filed two years or more after the decedent's date of death (April 2, 2026) is barred and will not be allowed.

Who is the personal representative and how can they be contacted?

Personal representative is Paula Jean Rohrbaugh of Benton, LA; the estate attorney is Thomas C. Walser at Walser Law Firm, 4800 N. Federal Hwy., Ste 306D, Boca Raton, FL 33431.

May 20, 2026 Probate: 300 East Fourth Street, Panama City, FL

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Bay COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 26000505CP IN RE: Estate of JAMES PAUL FUGLAAR NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JAMES PAUL FUGLAAR, deceased, whose date of death was April 2, 2026, is pendingin the Circuit Court for Bay County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 300 East Fourth Street, Panama City, FL 32401. 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 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 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 FLORIDA STATUTES 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 DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The 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 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 or a beneficiary as specified under s. 732.2211. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. The date of first publication of this notice is May 20, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: THOMAS C. WALSER, ESQ. Walser Law Firm 4800 N. Federal Hwy., Ste 306D Boca Raton, FL 33431 Personal Representative: PAULA JEAN ROHRBAUGH 4505 Lawndale Dr. Benton, LA 71006 May 20, 27 2026 LSAR0519189

Probate — 300 East Fourth Street, Panama City, FL (26000505CP)

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