Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Ellen Mary Lopez.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Fernandina Beach
- Case #
- 26CP000178A
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Review the notice
Read the notice carefully to understand your rights and obligations regarding claims.
- 2
File your claim
Submit your claim to the court by July 16, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 3
Contact the attorney
Reach out to Katherine B. Schnauss Naugle at (904) 366-2703 for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a notice to creditors?
- A notice to creditors informs them of the need to file claims against a deceased person's estate.
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- You must file your claim within 3 months of the first publication of this notice.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Michael Sposato, responsible for managing the estate.
- 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
Probate IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 26CP000178A IN RE: ESTATE OF ELLEN MARY LOPEZ Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Ellen Mary Lopez, deceased, whose date of death was , is pending in the Circuit Court for Nassau County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, FL 32097. 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. 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. 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. 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 DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is April 16, 2026. Personal Representative: Michael Sposato 13 Huested Lane West Nyack, NY 10994 Attorney for Personal Representative: Katherine B. Schnauss Naugle Florida Bar Number: 514381 Ellen W. Ball, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 112284 Schnauss Naugle Law, P.L. 810 Margaret Street Jacksonville, FL 32204 Telephone: (904) 366-2703 Fax: (904) 353-9040 E-Mail: knaugle@jaxlawteam.com eball@jaxlawteam.com Secondary E-Mail: aforquer@jaxlawteam.com Attorneys for Petitioner Apr. 16/23 (26-00114N)