Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Dorothy Ann Avis-Summerill.
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- Probate
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- Sebring
- Case #
- 26000021PCAXMX
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- 1
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Submit your claim to the court by May 6, 2026, if applicable.
- 2
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- 3
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a notice to creditors?
- A notice to creditors informs them of the need to file claims against a deceased person's estate.
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- You must file your claim within 3 months after the first publication of this notice.
- Who is the personal representative?
- Zachary Micah Robbins is the personal representative for this estate.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- Claims not filed within the specified time will be forever barred.
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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