Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Robyn S. Ruthven.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Winter Haven
- Case #
- 53-2025CP-004360-A000-BA
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File your claim
Ensure your claim is filed by the deadline of April 28, 2026.
- 2
Contact the attorney
Reach out to Abel A. Putnam at (863) 682-1178 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 Donald Ruthven.
- Where is the probate court located?
- The probate court is located in Bartow, 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
POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF
ROBYN S. RUTHVEN
Deceased.
File No.: 53-2025CP-004360-A000-BA
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of ROBYN S. RUTHVEN, Deceased, whose date of death was December 17, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Drawer CC-4, P.O. Box 9000, Bartow, Florida 33831. 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 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.
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 28, 2026.
Personal Representative:
DONALD RUTHVEN
9127 Max Cash Road
Lakeland, Florida 33810
Attorney for
Personal Representative:
Abel A. Putnam
Florida Bar Number: 024090
Putnam & Creighton, P.A.
5015 S. Florida Avenue Suite 401
Lakeland, Florida 33813
Telephone:(863) 682-1178
Fax: (863) 683-3700
E-Mail:
AAP@Putnampa.com
aapservice@Putnampa.com
January 28, February 4, 2026 202215