Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Samuel Albert Stanford.
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Deadline detected: claims deadline — 2026-07-03
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- Published
- Category
- Foreclosure
- City
- Tampa
- Case #
- 26-CP-697
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Claims Promptly
Ensure claims are filed by July 3, 2026, or within 30 days of notice service.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Robert D. Hines at 813-265-0100 for assistance with claims.
- 3
Review Publication Dates
Keep track of the first publication date, April 3, 2026, for filing deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the probate of Samuel Albert Stanford?
- The case number is 26-CP-697.
- How long do creditors have to file claims?
- Creditors must file claims within 3 months after the first publication or 30 days after service.
- What happens if claims are not filed on time?
- Claims not filed within the specified time will be forever barred.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 26-CP-697 IN RE: ESTATE OF SAMUEL ALBERT STANFORD, Deceased. The administration of the estate of SAMUEL ALBERT STANFORD, deceased, whose date of death was November 18, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is PO Box 3360, Tampa, FL 33601. 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 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 decedents death by the decedent or the decedents 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 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: April 3, 2026. CATHERINE RITCHEA Personal Representative 1725 Silverwood Drive Brandon, FL 33510 Robert D. Hines, Esq. Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 0413550 Hines Norman Hines, P.L. 1312 W. Fletcher Avenue, Suite B Tampa, FL 33612 Telephone: 813-265-0100 Email: rhines@hnh-law.com Secondary Email: ntservice@hnh-law.com April 3, 10, 2026 26-01087H