Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Rick D. LaFleur.
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June 5, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Belleview
- Address
- POB 1030, Ocala, FL 34478
- Case #
- 2026 CP 000338
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What to do next
- 1
File your claim
Submit your claim to the court by June 5, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
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- 3
Review the notice
Carefully read the notice for specific instructions and deadlines related to claims.
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 claims within 3 months of the first publication or 30 days after service.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Michele D. Mudge, 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 MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 CP 000338 IN RE: ESTATE OF RICK D. LAFLEUR Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Rick D. LaFleur, deceased, whose date of death was January 7, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Marion County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is POB 1030, Ocala, FL 34478. 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 March 5, 2026. Personal Representative: Michele D. Mudge 17740 S Highway 25 Weirsdale, FL 32195 Attorney for Personal Representative: Patrick L. Smith Attorney Florida Bar Number: 27044 179 N US Hwy 27 Suite F Clermont, FL 34711 Telephone: (352) 204-0305 Fax: (352) 989-4265 E-Mail:patrick@attorneypatricksmith.com Secondary E-Mail: becky@attorneypatricksmith.com March 5, 12, 2026 25-2tc ---------------------------------------------
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