Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Richard Thomas Akins.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — 2026-06-13
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Port Charlotte
- Case #
- 14-2026-CP-000024-CPAXMA
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Review the notice
Read the notice carefully to understand your rights and obligations regarding claims.
- 2
File your claim
Ensure your claim is filed with the court by the deadline of June 13, 2026.
- 3
Contact the attorney
Reach out to Jocelyn K. Skipper at (863) 385-1549 for assistance with the claims process.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a notice to creditors?
- A notice to creditors informs them of the need to file claims against a deceased person's estate.
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- You must file claims within 3 months after the first publication or 30 days after receiving notice.
- 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 DE SOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 14-2026-CP-000024-CPAXMA IN RE: ESTATE OF Richard Thomas Akins a/k/a Richard T. Akins Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Richard Thomas Akins, deceased, whose date of death was February 6, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for DE SOTO County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 115 East Oak Street, Arcadia, FL 34266. 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. 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 DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is March 13, 2026. JOCELYN K. SKIPPER SWAINE, HARRIS & WOHL, P.A. Attorneys for Personal Representative 425 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE SEBRING, FL 33870 Telephone: (863) 385-1549 Florida Bar No. 0118430 Email Addresses: jocelyn@heartlandlaw.com service@heartlandlaw.com Personal Representative: Robin Gutierrez 3961 Berkshire Way Grovetown, GA 30813 Michael Timothy Akins 930 Kerry Drive Sebring, FL 33870 Publish: 03/13/26, 03/20/26 230459 3984979