Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Joe Howell Ellis.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Sebring
- Case #
- PC 2026-CP-157
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by July 15, 2026.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Shannon Nash at (863) 225-2643 for assistance.
- 3
Review Publication Dates
Note that the first publication date is April 15, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the notice to creditors?
- It informs creditors of the decedent's estate about filing claims.
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- Claims must be filed within 3 months of the first publication date.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Mollie Bontrager.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY,
FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
File No. PC 2026-CP-157
Division Probate
IN RE: ESTATE OF
JOE HOWELL ELLIS
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of JOE HOWELL ELLIS, deceased, whose date of death was January 12, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for HIGHLANDS County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870. 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 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 DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is April 15, 2026.
Personal Representative:
MOLLIE BONTRAGER
502 Luvon Court
Mt. Juliet, Tennessee 37122
Attorney for Personal Representative:
SHANNON NASH
Attorney for Personal Representative
Florida Bar Number: 91891
435 S. Commerce Ave. Ste. 3
Sebring, Florida 33870-3702
Telephone: (863) 225-2643
E-Mail: shannon@thenashfirm.com
2nd E-Mail:
paralegal@thenashfirm.com
April 15, 22, 2026