What is the deadline to file a creditor claim for this estate?

File by the later of 3 months after January 30, 2026 (first publication) or 30 days after you are served; otherwise within 3 months of first publication.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

The personal representative is Carolyn Margaret Romero.

Where is the probate being handled?

At the Circuit Court for Martin County, Probate Division, 100 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, FL 34994.

Feb 6, 2026 Probate: 100 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, FL

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Martin COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2025CP001239 IN RE: Estate of Lillian Rosalia Hattan a/k/a Lillian R. Hattan a/k/a Lillian Hattan a/k/a Lillian Rosalie Hattan a/k/a Lillian Rosalie Vigil a/k/a Rosalie Lily Vigil a/k/a Rosalie Lillian Vigil a/ka/ Rosalia Lilia Vigil NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Lillian Rosalia Hattan a/k/a Lillian R. Hattan a/k/a Lillian Hattan a/k/a Lillian Rosalie Hattan a/k/a Lillian Rosalie Vigil a/k/a Rosalie Lily Vigil a/k/a Rosalie Lillian Vigil a/ka/ Rosalia Lilia Vigil, deceased, whose date of death was August 24, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Martin, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 100 SE Ocean Blvd., 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. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES 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 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 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 or a beneficiary as specified under s. 732.2211. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. The date of first publication of this notice is January 30, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Preston Mighdoll, Esq. Personal Representative: Carolyn Margaret Romero January 30, February 6 2026 LSAR0449389

Probate — 100 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, FL (2025CP001239)

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