Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Laura B. Knutson.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — 2026-05-18
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Winter Haven
- Case #
- 26CP-0214
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File your claim
Ensure your claim is filed by May 18, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the attorney
Reach out to Keith H. Wadsworth at (863) 294-3360 for assistance.
- 3
Review the notice
Read the full notice carefully to understand your rights and obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the deadline to file a claim?
- Claims must be filed within 3 months after the first publication or 30 days after service.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Citizens Bank and Trust, represented by Tammy Ferrell.
- 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 POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF LAURA B. KNUTSON Deceased. File No. 26CP-0214 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of LAURA B. KNUTSON, Deceased whose date of death was September 23, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is PO Box 9000, Drawer CC-4, Bartow, FL 33831-9000. The name and address 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. 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 PERIOD 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 18, 2026. A 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. Personal Representative: CITIZENS BANK AND TRUST By: Tammy Ferrell, its Vice President Attorney for Personal Representative: Keith H. Wadsworth Florida Bar No. 49440 Peterson & Myers, PA PO Box 7608 Winter Haven, FL 33880 Telephone: (863)294-3360 Facsimile: (863)299-5498 kwadsworth@PetersonMyers.com Attorney for Petitioner February 18, 25, 2026 203910