Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Carol Lee Baker.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Tampa
- Case #
- 26-CP-000519
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by July 24, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Robert D. Hines at 813-251-8659 for assistance with your claim.
- 3
Review the Notice
Carefully read the notice for specific instructions and requirements regarding claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the deadline to file a claim?
- Claims must be filed within 3 months after the first publication or 30 days after service.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Valarie Grim, located at 701 S. Howard Ave., Suite 106-339, Tampa.
- 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
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 26-CP-000519 Division B IN RE: ESTATE OF CAROL LEE BAKER, aka CAROL BAKER Deceased. The administration of the estate of CAROL LEE BAKER, also known as CAROL BAKER, deceased, whose date of death was December 26, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 3360, Tampa, FL 33601. 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 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. 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. 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, 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 CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD 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 24, 2026. VALARIE GRIM Personal Representative 701 S. Howard Ave., Suite 106-339 Tampa, FL 33606 Robert D. Hines, Esq. Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 413550 Hines Norman Hines, P.L. 315 S. Hyde Park Ave Tampa, FL 33606 Telephone: 813-251-8659 Email: rhines@hnh-law.com Secondary Email: rhartt@hnh-law.com Apr. 24; May 1, 2026 26-01373H