Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Patricia Lee Ashburn.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- The Villages
- Case #
- 2026-CP-000045AXMX
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by July 17, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Millhorn & Shanawany Law Firm at (352) 205-4995 for assistance.
- 3
Review the Notice
Carefully read the notice to understand your rights and obligations regarding the estate.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a notice to creditors?
- A notice to creditors informs them of the need to file claims against a deceased person's estate.
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- You must file your claim within 3 months after the first publication of this notice.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- Claims not filed within the specified time will be forever barred.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Steven Lawrence Ashburn, responsible for managing the estate.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
Case No: 2026-CP-000045AXMX
IN RE: ESTATE OF
PATRICIA LEE ASHBURN, a/k/a PATRICIA L. ASHBURN,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of Patricia Lee Ashburn, a/k/a Patricia L. Ashburn, whose date of death was October 7, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Sumter County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 215 E. McCollum Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513. The name and address 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 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 decedents 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 FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD 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 April 17, 2026.
MILLHORN & SHANAWANY LAW FIRM PLLC
Hisham Sham Shanawany
Florida Bar Number: 0782211
13710 US Hwy 441, Suite 200A
The Villages, FL 32159
Primary Telephone:
(352) 205-4995
Alternate Telephone:
(352) 633-4778
Primary E-Mail:
sham@millhornvlo.com
Secondary E-Mail:
krissy@millhornvlo.com
Alternate E-Mail:
beth@millhornvlo.com
Attorney for Personal Representative
Personal Representative
Steven Lawrence Ashburn
a/k/a Steven L. Ashburn
1125 Madison Street #514
Alexandria, VA 22314
#01303944 April 17, 2026
April 24, 2026