Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Frank N. Stephens, Jr.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — 2026-07-17
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Tampa
- Case #
- 26-CP-001105
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by July 17, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Bruce A. McDonald at (850) 346-7926 for assistance.
- 3
Review the Notice
Carefully read the notice for specific instructions and deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the deadline to file a claim?
- Claims must be filed within three months after the first publication or 30 days after service.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Thomas G. Stephens.
- Where is the probate court located?
- The probate court is located at 800 E. Twiggs Street, Tampa, FL 33602.
- What happens if I miss the claim deadline?
- Claims not filed within the specified time will be forever barred.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 26-CP-001105 IN RE: ESTATE OF FRANK N. STEPHENS, JR. Deceased. The administration of the estate of Frank N. Stephens, Jr., deceased, whose date of death was 1/04/2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 800 E. Twiggs Street, Room 521, Tampa, FL 33602. 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 the 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 THREE 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 decedents estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN 733.702, FLORIDA STATUTES, WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. 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 date of the first publication of this notice is April 17, 2026. Personal Representative: Thomas G. Stephens 160 Anchorage Drive Ocean City, NJ 08226 Attorney for Personal Representative: Bruce A. McDonald Florida Bar No. 263311 McDonald Fleming Attorneys for Personal Representative Suite B, PMB # 137 707 E. Cervantes St. Pensacola, FL 32501-3286 (850) 346-7926 bamcdonald@pensacolalaw.com kweston@pensacolalaw.com April 17, 24, 2026 26-01283H
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