Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Steven William Drake.
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May 13, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Sebring
- Case #
- 28-2026-CP-000051-PCAXMX
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- 1
Review the notice
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- 2
File your claim
Ensure your claim is filed with the court by May 13, 2026, if applicable.
- 3
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Reach out to Robert E. Livingston at (863) 385-5156 for any questions regarding the estate.
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 of the first publication date or 30 days after receiving this notice.
- 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 OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO.
28-2026-CP-000051-PCAXMX
PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF
STEVEN WILLIAM DRAKE,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of STEVEN WILLIAM DRAKE, deceased, whose date of death was June 3, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 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 decedents 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 decedents 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'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.
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 DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is February 13, 2026.
Personal Representative:
/s/ Nelda Drake
NELDA DRAKE
5095 Strafford Oaks Dr.
Sebring, FL 33875
Attorney for Personal Representative:
/s/ Robert E. Livingston
ROBERT E. LIVINGSTON
Florida Bar No. 0031259
445 S. Commerce Avenue
Sebring, Florida 33870
Telephone: (863)385-5156
Email: livingston@livingstonpa.com
Feb. 13, 20, 2026