Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Don Paul Metz.
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Deadline · claims deadline
January 16, 2028
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What to do next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the Circuit Court for Martin County before the deadline.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Kimberly A. Ryan at (772) 286-1700 for assistance.
- 3
Review Florida Statute 733.702
Understand the time periods for filing claims against the estate.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a Notice to Creditors?
- A Notice to Creditors informs interested parties about claims against a deceased person's estate.
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- Claims must be filed within the time periods set forth in Florida Statute 733.702.
- Who is the personal representative?
- Michael J. Metz is the person giving notice regarding 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 MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File Number 26-351 CP IN RE: ESTATE OF DON PAUL METZ a/k/a DON P. METZ, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of DON PAUL METZ a/k/a DON P. METZ, deceased, File Number 26-351 CP, by the Circuit Court for Martin County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 100 East Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, Florida 34994; that the decedent's date of death was January 16, 2026; that the total value of the estate is $12,980.05 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: Michael J. Metz, Trustee The Don P. Metz Living Trust 2827 North Saddle Ridge Court Rockford, Michigan 49341 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTE 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, 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 APRIL 1,2026. Attorney for Person Giving Notice: KIMBERLY A. RYAN, Esquire Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No.: 0089563 McCARTHY, SUMMERS, WOOD, NORMAN, MELBY, SCHULTZ, WOOD & VanVALKENBURGH, P.A. 2400 S.E. Federal Highway, 4th Floor Stuart, Florida 34994 Telephone: (772) 286 1700 Primary Email: Kar@McCarthySummers.com Secondary Email: Tlw@McCarthySummers.com Person Giving Notice: MICHAEL J. METZ 2827 North Saddle Ridge Court Rockford, Michigan 49341 #12207637; 4/1 4/8/2026