Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Barbara Hagatha.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Winter Haven
- Case #
- 53-2026CP-946
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File your claim
Submit your claim to the court by July 15, 2026.
- 2
Contact the attorney
Reach out to Ted A. Lasseigne at 863-422-2216 for assistance.
- 3
Review the notice
Carefully read the notice for specific instructions and deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the notice to creditors?
- It informs creditors of the deceased to file claims against the estate.
- What is the deadline to file claims?
- Claims must be filed within 3 months of the first publication date.
- Who is the personal representative?
- Kathy A. Smith is the personal representative for the estate.
- Where is the probate court located?
- The probate court is located in Polk County, Florida.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF BARBARA HAGATHA Deceased. File No.: 53-2026CP-946 Division 14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of BARBARA HAGATHA, Deceased, whose date of death was February 18, 2026 is pending in the Circuit Court for POLK County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 9000, Drawer CC-04, Bartow, FL 33831-9000. The name 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. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN THE 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 first publication date of this Notice is April 15, 2026. Personal Representative: KATHY A SMITH 325 JUPITER AVE. Winter Haven, FL 33884 Attorney for Personal Representative: Ted A. Lasseigne, Esquire Florida Bar No. 163202 LASSEIGNE & LADNER, P.A. P.O. Box 2238 Haines City, FL 33845 Telephone: 863-422-2216 Email: tlasseignelaw@gmail.com April 15, 22, 2026 207473