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Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Rita Ann Denton.

Published
City
Stuart
Address
2000 16th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Case #
2020CP001373

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Indian River COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2020CP001373 IN RE: Estate of Rita Ann Denton NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Rita Ann Denton, deceased, whose date of death was February 11, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for Indian River, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 2000 16th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960. 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 February 02, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Sonia M. Pawluc, Esq. 717 SE 5th Street Stuart, FL 34994 Personal Representative: Bruce D. Godwin 851 Broken Sound Pkwy, Ste 270 Boca Raton, FL 33487 February 2, 9 2026 LSAR0447003

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the case number for the estate of Rita Ann Denton?
The case number is 2020CP001373.
Where is the probate court for Rita Ann Denton's estate located?
The probate court is located at 2000 16th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
What is the deadline for creditors to file claims against the estate?
Creditors must file claims within 3 months after the first publication of this notice.
Who is the personal representative of Rita Ann Denton's estate?
The personal representative is Bruce D. Godwin.
When was the first publication of this notice?
The first publication date is February 2, 2026.

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