What is the deadline to file a claim against Richard G. Persaud's estate?

File by the later of three months after first publication (May 15, 2026) or 30 days after you receive a copy of this notice.

Where do I file a claim for a debt owed by the decedent?

File your claim with the Circuit Court in Bronson, Levy County at 355 S Court Street, Bronson, FL 32621, referencing file no. 38 2025 CP 312.

Probate — 2630-A NW 41st Street, Gainesville, FL (38 2025 CP 312)

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This notice informs creditors and others that the estate of Richard G. Persaud is open in Levy County Probate Court and sets deadlines to file claims against the estate. Claims not timely filed will be forever barred or barred two years after death.

Key Takeaways

File claims by the later of 3 months after first publication or 30 days after notice
All other creditors must file within 3 months of first publication
Claims not filed will be forever barred
Death date: May 20, 2025; first publication May 15, 2026

Deadline · Claims Deadline

August 15, 2026

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Published

May 15, 2026 · 4 days ago

What to do next

1
Prepare and file your claim
Submit a written claim to the Levy County Probate Court (File No. 38 2025 CP 312) by the later of three months after May 15, 2026 or 30 days after you receive this notice.
2
Contact the personal representative
Call Peter C. Focks at 352-654-1001 or email peter@mccartyfocks.com to discuss claim details or provide documentation.
3
Consult an attorney if unsure
If your claim is complex, seek legal advice promptly to ensure timely filing before the statutory deadlines.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to file a claim against Richard G. Persaud's estate?: File by the later of three months after first publication (May 15, 2026) or 30 days after you receive a copy of this notice.
Where do I file a claim for a debt owed by the decedent?: File your claim with the Circuit Court in Bronson, Levy County at 355 S Court Street, Bronson, FL 32621, referencing file no. 38 2025 CP 312.
Who is the personal representative handling the estate?: Peter C. Focks of McCarty Focks, PLLC, 2630-A NW 41st Street, Gainesville, FL; phone 352-654-1001.

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Legal terms in this notice

personal representative: Person appointed to manage and distribute the decedent's estate.
claims: Legal demands for money or property against the decedent's estate.
first publication: The first date the notice appears in the newspaper, here May 15, 2026.

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA
File No. 38 2025 CP 312
Probate Division
In re Estate of
RICHARD G. PERSAUD,
deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The name of the decedent, the designation of the court in which the administration of this estate is pending, and the file number are indicated above. The address of the court is 355 S Court Street, Bronson, FL 32621. The names and addresses of the personal representative is indicated below.
If you have been served with a copy of this notice and you have a claim or demand against the decedents estate, even if that claim is unmatured, contingent or unliquidated, you must file your claim with the court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF A DATE THAT IS 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER YOU RECEIVE A COPY OF THIS NOTICE.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedents estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliqui-dated claims, must filed their claims with the court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
even if a claim is not barred by the limitations above, all claims which have not been filed will be barred two years after decedents death.
The date of death of the decedent is: May 20, 2025.
/s/ Peter C. Focks
Peter C. Focks, FBN No. 67364
Personal Representative
McCarty Focks, PLLC
2630-A NW 41st Street
Gainesville, FL 32606
Tel. 352-654-1001
peter@mccartyfocks.com
Published May 15 and 22, 2026