Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Rudyard Bruce Lord.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Lake City
- Case #
- 2026-CP-0008
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Ensure your claim is filed by April 24, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Frank McMillan at (407) 808-3434 for assistance with your claim.
- 3
Review Publication Dates
Note that the first publication date is January 24, 2026, for your reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the deadline to file a claim?
- Claims must be filed within 3 months of the first publication or 30 days after service.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Philip J. Bond.
- Where should claims be filed?
- Claims should be filed with the Circuit Court for Columbia County, Florida.
- 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 COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-0008 IN RE: ESTATE OF RUDYARD BRUCE LORD Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Rudyard Bruce Lord, deceased, whose date of death was December 9, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Columbia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 173 N.E. Hernando Avenue, Lake City , Florida 32055. 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. 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 January 24, 2026. Personal Representative: Philip J. Bond 1428 Paula Drive Apopka, Florida 32703 Attorney for Personal Representative Frank McMillan, Attorney at Law Email Address: frankm@mindspring.com, Florida Bar No. 0099921 351 South State Road 434 Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714 Telephone: (407) 808-3434 897695 January 28, 2026 February 4, 2026