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Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Jacqueline Christilina Stephens.

Published
Address
201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Case #
PRC260000143

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. PRC260000143 IN RE: ESTATE OF JACQUELINE CHRISTILINA STEPHENS, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JACQUELINE CHRISTILINA STEPHENS, deceased, whose date of death was October 14, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Broward County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. 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. The personal representative 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 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. 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 DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: February 2, 2026. Robert D. Hines, Esq. Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 0413550 Hines Norman Hines, P.L. 1312 W. Fletcher Avenue, Suite B. Tampa, FL 33612 Telephone: 813-265-010 Email: rhines@hnh-law.com Secondary Email: jrivera@hnh-law.com JOHN STEPHENS Personal Representative 1904 SW 42nd Avenue, Apt 1 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317 02/02 & 02/09/2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the case number for the estate of Jacqueline Christilina Stephens?
The case number is PRC260000143.
Where is the probate court located for this estate?
The probate court is located at 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
What is the deadline for filing claims against the estate?
Claims must be filed within 3 months after the first publication or 30 days after service.
Who is the personal representative for this estate?
The personal representative is John Stephens.
When was the first publication of this notice?
The first publication date is February 2, 2026.

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