Notice to creditors regarding the estate of John Phillip Gooch.
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Deadline · Claims Deadline
August 4, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Ft. Walton
- Case #
- 2026-CP-000141
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What to do next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by August 4, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to William G. Kilpatrick, Jr. at 850-650-7299 for assistance.
- 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 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.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Franklin B. Smith, responsible for managing 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 Walton COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-000141 IN RE: Estate of John Phillip Gooch NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of John Phillip Gooch, deceased, whose date of death was January 21, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Walton County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Walton County Courthouse, 571 U.S. Highway 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32547. The names 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 FLORIDA STATUTES 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 personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida 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 or a beneficiary as specified under s. 732.2211. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. The date of first publication of this notice is May 04, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: William G. Kilpatrick, Jr. FL Bar No: 0413909 3999 Commons Drive West, Unit G, Destin, FL 32541 850-650-7299 Personal Representative: Franklin B. Smith May 4, 11 2026 LSAR0510222