Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Carl Thomas Roper, Jr.
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Deadline · Claims Deadline
May 30, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Port St. Joe
- Case #
- 26-28-CP
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What to do next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court within 3 months of the first publication.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Albert J. Stopka, III at (850) 785-6600 for assistance.
- 3
Check Publication Date
Verify the date of first publication to ensure timely filing of your claim.
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 service to file a claim.
- 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 GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE: ESTATE OF FILE NO. 26-28-CP PROBATE DIVISION CARL THOMAS ROPER, JR. A/K/A CARL THOMAS ROPER A/K/A CARL T. ROPER, JR. A/K/A CARL T. ROPER A/K/A CARL ROPER, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Carl Thomas Roper, Jr. a/k/a Carl Thomas Roper a/k/a Carl T. Roper, Jr. a/k/a Carl T. Roper a/k/a Carl Roper, whose date of death was February 19, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Gulf County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, FL 32456, File Number 26-28-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 . Attorney for Personal Representative: 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 Norbert Rudek 747 Jenks Avenue, Suite A Panama City, FL 32401 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: Stopkalawcorr@hpeprint.com April 23, 30, 2026 ######