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Notice to creditors regarding claims against a deceased person's estate.

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Florida

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF Deceased File No. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of , deceased, whose date of death was , is pending in the Circuit Court for County, Florida, Probate Division; the address of which is . 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 WITHIN 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 SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 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. A personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the Decedents death by the Decedent or the Decedents surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in Sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under Section 732.2211. The date of the first publication of this notice is . Attorney for Personal Representative: Personal Representative 2/8/2026 & 2/15/2026 26383

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline to file a claim against the estate of a deceased person in Florida?
Creditors must file their claims within 3 months after the first publication of the notice or 30 days after receiving a copy of the notice.
What happens if I miss the deadline to file a claim against an estate in Florida?
Claims not filed within the specified time periods will be forever barred, and any claim filed two years or more after the decedent's date of death is also barred.
Where can I find the address for the probate court handling an estate in Florida?
The address for the Circuit Court for the Probate Division is typically included in the notice itself; check the notice for specific details.
Who can I contact for more information about the estate administration process in Florida?
You can contact the personal representative or their attorney, whose names and addresses are provided in the notice.
What is the significance of the first publication date in a Florida probate notice?
The first publication date is crucial as it starts the time period for creditors to file their claims against the estate.

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