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Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Dorothy Ann Avis-Summerill.

Published
Address
430 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870
Case #
26000021PCAXMX

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 26000021PCAXMX Division PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF DOROTHY ANN (A.) AVIS-SUMMERILL, a/k/a DOROTHY A. SUMMERILL Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of DOROTHY ANN (A.) AVIS-SUMMERILL, a/k/a DOROTHY A. SUMMERILL, deceased, whose date of death was February 27, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for HIGHLANDS County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870. 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. 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 February 6, 2026. Personal Representative: ZACHARY MICAH ROBBINS 63 Auburn Street Woodstown, New Jersey 08098 ROBERTO P. CELAYA SHEEHAN & CELAYA, P.A. Attorneys for Personal Representative 300 DAL HALL BLVD. LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 Telephone: (863)465-1551 By: /s/ Roberto P. Celaya ROBERTO P. CELAYA Florida Bar No. 20769 Email Addresses: pleadings@scjuris.com roberto@scjuris.com Feb. 6, 13, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the case number for the estate of Dorothy Ann Avis-Summerill?
The case number for the estate of Dorothy Ann Avis-Summerill is 26000021PCAXMX.
How long do I have to file a claim against Dorothy Avis-Summerill'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.
Where is the probate court for Highlands County located?
The probate court for Highlands County is located at 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870.
Who is the personal representative for Dorothy Avis-Summerill's estate?
The personal representative for the estate is Zachary Micah Robbins.
What happens if I don't file a claim within the specified time period?
Any claims not filed within the time periods set forth in Florida Statutes Section 733.702 will be forever barred.

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