Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Erlene Holt Smith, deceased.
- Published
- Paper
- Apopka Chief, The
- Category
- Miscellaneous Notices
- City
- Apopka
- Address
- 425 N. Orange Ave., Suite 335, Orlando, FL 32801
- Case #
- 2026-CP-000107-O
Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No.
2026-CP-000107-O
IN RE: ESTATE OF
ERLENE HOLT SMITH
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Erlene Holt Smith, deceased, whose date of death was March 13, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Orange County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 425 N. Orange Ave., Suite 335, Orlando, FL 32801. 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, Florida Statutes, 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 PERIODS 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 January 30, 2026.
Personal Representative:
Debra Lynne Smith Seiber
19925 Jetton Road,
Suite 201
Cornelius,
North Carolina 28031
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
ABIGAIL EDELSTEIN,
ESQUIRE
Attorney
Florida Bar Number:
107324
Vollrath Law PA
1757 W. Broadway,
Suite 3
Oviedo, Florida 32765
Telephone: (407) 366-0087
Fax: (407) 264-6650
E-Mail:
abigail@vollrath-law.com Secondary E-Mail:
stephanie@vollrathlaw.com
January 30, February 6, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the estate of Erlene Holt Smith?
- The case number for the estate of Erlene Holt Smith is 2026-CP-000107-O.
- How long do I have to file a claim against Erlene Holt Smith's estate?
- Creditors must file their claims within 3 months after the first publication of this notice or 30 days after being served a copy of the notice.
- Who is the personal representative for Erlene Holt Smith's estate?
- The personal representative for Erlene Holt Smith's estate is Debra Lynne Smith Seiber.
- What is the deadline for filing claims against the estate?
- Claims must be filed within 3 months of the first publication date, which is January 30, 2026, or they will be forever barred.
- Where can I find the attorney for the personal representative?
- The attorney for the personal representative is Abigail Edelstein, located at 1757 W. Broadway, Suite 3, Oviedo, Florida 32765.
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