Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Elizabeth R. Smith.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Madison
- Case #
- 2026-CP-000014
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File your claim
Submit your claim to the Circuit Court for Madison County by June 11, 2026.
- 2
Contact the attorney
Reach out to Paula M. Sparkman at (850) 222-0720 for assistance.
- 3
Review the notice
Carefully read the notice to understand your rights and obligations regarding the estate.
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 your claim within 3 months after the first publication date or 30 days after receiving this notice.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- Claims not filed within the specified time periods will be forever barred.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representatives are Phyllis S. Blair and Carlene S. Rabon.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MADISON COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN RE: ESTATE OF PROBATE DIVISION
ELIZABETH R. SMITH, FILE NUMBER: 2026-CP-000014
a/k/a Elizabeth Rowe Smith,
Deceased.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Elizabeth R. Smith, a/k/a Elizabeth Rowe Smith, deceased, whose date of death was February 4, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Madison County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 125 SW Range Avenue, Madison, Florida 32340. The names and addresses of the personal representatives and the personal representatives’ 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.
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 Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Attorney for Personal Representative: Personal Representative:
PAULA M. SPARKMAN PHYLLIS S. BLAIR
Attorney 2303 Riverside Drive
Florida Bar Number: 135925 Valdosta, GA 31602
MESSER CAPARELLO, PA
2618 Centennial Place CARLENE S. RABON
Tallahassee, FL 32308 1612 South Jefferson Street
Telephone: (850) 222-0720 Monticello, FL 32344
Fax: (850) 558-0647
E-Mail: psparkman@lawfla.com
Secondary E-Mail: akendall@lawfla.com
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