Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Samuel Lavar Underwood.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Milton
- Case #
- 2026-CP-36
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Claims Promptly
Ensure all claims are filed within three months of the first publication date, which is 3/05/2026.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to P. Michelle Freeman at (850) 651-4006 for assistance with claims.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the probate of Samuel Lavar Underwood?
- The case number is 2026-CP-36.
- Where is the probate court located for this case?
- The probate court is located at 4025 Avalon Blvd, Milton, FL 32583.
- What is the deadline to file claims against the estate?
- Claims must be filed within three months after the first publication date or thirty days after service.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO. : 2026-CP-36 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF SAMUEL LAVAR UNDERWOOD, A/K/A SAMUEL L. UNDERWOOD Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of THE ESTATE OF SAMUEL LAVAR UNDERWOOD, deceased, whose date of death was December 7, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Santa Rosa County Courthouse, 4025 Avalon Blvd, Milton, FL 32583. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representatives attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedents estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTH S AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (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 the decedents estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (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 STATUTES WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENTS 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 decedents surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights as Death Act as described in ss. 732.216 732.228 applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by the surviving spouse or a beneficiary as specified under s. 732.2211. The date of first publication of this Notice is 3/05/2026. /s/ Catherine H. Underwood CATHERINE H. UNDERWOOD, Personal Representative /s/ P. Michelle Freeman P. MICHELLE FREEMAN Florida Bar No. : 0092885 FLEET, SMITH & FREEMAN 1283 N. Eglin Parkway, Suite A Shalimar, FL 32579 (850) 651-4006; (850) 651-5006 Fax michelle@fleetsmithlaw.com Alt. e-mail: cara@fleetsmithlaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative ML4374