Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Karen Lea Smyder.
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Deadline detected: claims deadline — 2026-05-26
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Alachua
- Case #
- 01-2025-CP-3538
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by May 26, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Stanley H. Griffis III at (352) 535-2948 for assistance.
- 3
Review Estate Details
Examine the estate details and your potential claims against it.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a notice to creditors?
- A notice to creditors informs them of the need to file claims against an estate.
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- You must file your claim within 3 months of the first publication or 30 days after service.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Thomas Spencer, responsible for managing the estate.
- 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 ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 01-2025-CP-3538 Division: Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF KAREN LEA SMYDER Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Karen Lea Smyder, deceased, whose date of death was November 4, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601. 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, Florida Statutes, 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 DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is February 26, 2026. Personal Representative: Thomas Spencer 15912 NW 278th Ave. Alachua, Florida 32615 Attorney for Personal Representative: Stanley H. Griffis III Attorney Florida Bar Number: 118788 GRIFFIS LAW FIRM 13 SE 1st Ave CHIEFLAND, FL 32626 Telephone: (352) 535-2948 E-Mail: stan@griffislawoffice.com [stan@griffislawoffice.com] Secondary E-Mail: service@griffislawoffice.com (Published: Alachua County Today - February 26 & March 5, 2026)