Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Margaret D. Longphee.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Lakeland
- Case #
- 2025-CP-004273
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by May 12, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Merideth C. Nagel at (352) 394-7408 for assistance.
- 3
Review Estate Details
Examine the estate details and your potential claims against it.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a notice to creditors?
- A notice to creditors informs them of the need to file claims against an 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?
- The personal representative is Matthew K. Miller, responsible for managing the 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 OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN RE: ESTATE OF
MARGARET D LONGPHEE File No. 2025-CP-004273
Deceased.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of Margaret D. Longphee, deceased, whose date of death was October 4, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 255 N. Bartow Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830. 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.
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, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes.
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 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 12, 2026.
Attorney for Personal Representative:
Merideth C. Nagel, Esq.
Florida Bar Number 0113141
Merideth Nagel &
The Legacy Legal Team
1201 West Highway 50
Clermont, Florida 34711
(352) 394-7408 (telephone)
Service@MNagellaw.com
Personal Representative:
Matthew K. Miller
1822 Golfview Drive
Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689
February 12, 19 2026
LSAR0453856