What is the deadline to file a claim against Philip M. Leigh’s estate?

File by the later of three months after first publication (May 13, 2026) or 30 days after you are served with this notice; claims two years after death are barred.

Where is the probate case filed for Philip M. Leigh?

Hernando County Circuit Court, Probate Division, 20 N. Main St., Brooksville, FL 34601.

Who is the personal representative and how can they be contacted?

Trenton Leigh is the personal representative, listed at 503 W. Hilda St., Tampa, FL 33606; the attorney is James P. Hines, Jr. at Hines Norman Hines, P.L., telephone 813-251-8659.

What happens if I miss the claims deadline?

Your claim will be forever barred under Florida Statutes section 733.702 and you cannot recover from the estate.

May 13, 2026 Probate: 20 N. Main St., Brooksville, FL, St. Petersburg

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 272026CP000550CPAXMX IN RE: ESTATE OF PHILIP M. LEIGH, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of PHILIP M. LEIGH, deceased, whose date of death was April 9, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N. Main St., Brooksville, FL 34601. 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. 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 PERIOD 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: May 13, 2026 JAMES P. HINES, JR. Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 061492 Hines Norman Hines, P.L. 315 S. Hyde Park Ave. Tampa, FL 33606 Telephone: 813-251-8659 Email: jhinesjr@hnh-law.com Secondary Email: mgreco@hnh-law.com TRENTON LEIGH Personal Representative 503 W. Hilda St. Tampa, FL 33606 5/13, 5/20/2026 88830

Probate — 20 N. Main St., Brooksville, FL (272026CP000550CPAXMX)

What to do next

Frequently asked questions

Legal terms in this notice

Related Notices

This is a notice of a foreclosure sale for real property in Spring Hill (Hernando County) following a final judgment in favor of Freedom Mortgage Corporation. The property will be auctioned at the Hernando County Courthouse on June 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM.

Notice that the probate administration for Barbara J. Anderson (d. March 8, 2026) is open in Hernando County Circuit Court. Creditors must file claims by specified statutory deadlines or be barred from recovery against the estate.

Notice to creditors for the estate of Nellie Ann Gray (d. Sept. 19, 2022) informs interested parties to file claims in Hernando County Probate Court by specified deadlines or be barred. Personal representative and attorney contact details are provided.

Freedom Mortgage Corporation will sell a Hernando County residential parcel (Lot 3, Block 834, Spring Hill Unit 13) at public foreclosure auction on June 23, 2026; surplus funds claimants must file before clerk reports unclaimed funds.

This is a notice to creditors for the estate of Nellie Ann Gray, informing claimants to file claims by set statutory deadlines. Claims not filed within specified time limits will be barred and creditors must act promptly to preserve rights against the estate.

This is a Notice to Creditors for the estate of Barbara J. Anderson, who died March 8, 2026; creditors must file claims by specified statutory deadlines or be barred. The estate is being administered in Hernando County Probate Court.

This is a notice to creditors about the probate administration of the estate of Frederick J. Holler, deceased (died July 7, 2025), informing potential claimants of filing deadlines and consequences for late claims.

Notice to creditors in the estate of Susan M. Orkies (d. Aug 15, 2025) informs creditors to file claims in Citrus County Probate Court by statutory deadlines or be barred. Personal representative and attorney contact information are provided for filings.

This is a notice to creditors about the estate of Noel Thomas Duffy (died June 5, 2025) in Hillsborough County Probate Court. Creditors must file claims by the deadlines stated or their claims will be barred.

This is a Notice to Creditors for the estate of Barbara Rose Woolsey, deceased (died January 20, 2026). Creditors and others with claims must file by the statutory deadlines or their claims will be barred.

See also

Other auctions near St. Petersburg(36)→

This property's history