Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Carl R. Watson.
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Deadline · Claims Deadline
June 29, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Port Charlotte
- Case #
- 2025CP000110AXMA
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What to do next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by June 29, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Robert D. Hines at 813-251-8659 for assistance with your claim.
- 3
Review the Notice
Read the full notice published on March 29, 2026, for additional details.
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?
- Marlater Hughes is the personal representative of the estate.
- Where is the probate court located?
- The probate court is located at 115 East Oak Street, Room 101, Arcadia, FL 34266.
- What happens if I miss the claim deadline?
- Claims not filed within the specified time will be forever barred.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2025CP000110AXMA IN RE: ESTATE OF CARL R. WATSON, aka CARL RONALDO WATSON Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of CARL R. WATSON, also known as CARL RONALDO WATSON, deceased, whose date of death was July 1, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Desoto County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 115 East Oak Street, Room 101, 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. 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: March 29, 2026. Robert D. Hines, Esq. Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 413550 Hines Norman Hines, P.L. 315 S. Hyde Park Ave Tampa, FL 33606 Telephone: 813-251-8659 Email: rhines@hnh-law.com Secondary Email: rhartt@hnh-law.com MARLATER HUGHES Personal Representative 786 Burland St Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Publish: 03/29/26, 04/05/26 359398 3986114