Notice to creditors regarding the estate of William Compton Cook.
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Deadline · Claims Deadline
May 27, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Stuart
- Case #
- 312026CP000122
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What to do next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by May 27, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Lawrence Y. Leonard at (772) 978-9582 for assistance with claims.
- 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 after the first publication or 30 days after service.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Gloria H. Von Stein, responsible for managing the estate.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.312026CP000122 IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM COMPTON COOK a/k/a WILLIAM C. COOK Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of William Compton Cook, deceased, whose date of death was January 15, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Indian River County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 2000 16th Avenue, Vero Beach, Florida 32960. 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 PERIODS 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 February 27, 2026. Personal Representative: Gloria H. Von Stein 9049 Somerset Bay Lane, Apt. 302 Vero Beach, Florida 32963 Attorney for Personal Representative: Lawrence Y. Leonard, Esq. E-mail Addresses: lleonard@cclverolaw.com Florida Bar No. 0000331 Campione, Campione & Leonard, P.A. 4445 Highway A1A, Suite 110 Vero Beach, Florida 32963 Telephone: (772) 978-9582 Pub: Feb. 27 & March 6, 2026 TCN12116049