Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Elgin Bruce Woodley.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Port Charlotte
- Case #
- 26-92-CP
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by July 10, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Ellie K. Harris at (941) 625-4158 for assistance with your claim.
- 3
Review the Notice
Carefully read the notice to understand your rights and obligations regarding the estate.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a notice to creditors?
- A notice to creditors informs them of the need to file claims against a deceased person's estate.
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- You must file your claim within 3 months after the first publication of this notice.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- Claims not filed within the specified time will be forever barred.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is John Woodley, responsible for managing the estate.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 26-92-CP Division: Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF ELGIN BRUCE WOODLEY A/K/A BRUCE WOODLEY Deceased. The administration of the estate of Elgin Bruce Woodley a/k/a Bruce Woodley, deceased, whose date of death was June 17, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Charlotte County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 350 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, Florida 33950. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representatives attorney are set forth below. Al creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents 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. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedents death by the decedent or the decedents 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. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents 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 SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE. ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is April 10, 2026. Personal Representative: John Woodley 2226 Belgrave Court Burlington, Ontario, Canada L7P3R5 Schwarz & Harris, P.A. Attorneys for Personal Representative: Ellie K. Harris, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 0021671 Elise V. Bouchard, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 0109033 17841 Murdock Circle Port Charlotte, Florida 33948 Telephone: (941) 625-4158 Fax: (941) 625-5460 E-Mail: e-service@schwarzlaw.net Secondary E-Mail: elise@schwarzlaw.net April 10, 17, 2026 26-00410T