Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Mary Maine, deceased.
Official courthouse record · Indexed in NoticeRegistry archive · AI-enriched for research
Deadline · claims deadline
July 17, 2026
2 upcoming dates on this notice. Pro users tracking probate like this were alerted the second it filed. Never miss a deadline
- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Sebring
- Case #
- 26000151PCAXMX
Research context
View full case dossier
See all filings for case 26000151PCAXMX with AI case status analysis.
What to 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 Scott R. Bugay at (954) 767-3399 for assistance.
- 3
Review the notice
Carefully read the notice for specific instructions and deadlines.
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.
The suggestions and answers above are AI-generated for general information only. They can be wrong, and we don't take responsibility for their accuracy. Talk to a qualified professional before acting on them.
Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE
10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 26000151PCAXMX
IN RE: ESTATE OF
MARY MAINE,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of MARY MAINE, Deceased, whose date of death was August 4, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for HIGHLANDS County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 430 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 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 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.
A 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 Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211.
The date of first publication of this notice is April 17, 2026.
JEFFREY MAINE,
Personal Representative
Attorney for Personal Representative:
Scott R. Bugay, Esquire
Florida Bar No. 5207
2501 Hollywood Blvd. Suite 206
Hollywood, Florida 33020
Telephone: (954)767-3399
Fax: (305)945-2905
Primary Email:
Scott@srblawyers.com
Secondary Email:
genesis@srblawyers.com
April 17, 24, 2026