Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Joseph K. Collins.
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Deadline · Claims Deadline
August 5, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Stuart
- Case #
- 26-000454CPAMX
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What to do next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by the deadline of 8/5/26.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
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- 3
Review the Notice
Carefully read the notice for specific instructions and requirements.
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 must file claims within 3 months of the first publication or 30 days after service.
- 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 FOR MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA File Number: 26-000454CPAMX Division: "Bauer" IN RE: ESTATE OF JOSEPH K. COLLINS, a/k/a JOSEPH KENNETH COLLINS, Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Joseph K. Collins, a/k/a Joseph Kenneth Collins, deceased, whose date of death was May 16, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Martin County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 100 SE Ocean Blvd., Suite 300, Stuart, FL 34994. 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. The personal representative 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 ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. 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 5/5/26. Personal Representative: Margaret M. Collins 442 Parker Avenue, Levittown, NY 11756 Attorney for Personal Representative: Blake G. Betheil E-mail: blake.betheil@nelsonmullins.com; elaine.hulen@nelsonmullins.com Florida Bar No: 104896 Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP 1905 NW Corporate Bvld., Suite 310 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Telephone: (561) 343-6900 May 5, 12 2026 LSAR0508989