Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Karen Ann Maffia.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — 2026-07-10
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Dunnellon
- Case #
- 2026-CP-539
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by July 10, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Personal Representative
Reach out to Lawrence J. Maffia at 3812 SW 5th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34480.
- 3
Consult an Attorney
Consider seeking legal advice from an attorney experienced in probate matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a notice to creditors?
- A notice to creditors informs them of the need to file claims against an estate.
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- You must file claims within 3 months of the first publication or 30 days after service.
- 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 MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-539 Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF KAREN ANN MAFFIA Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Karen Ann Maffia, deceased, whose date of death was January 30, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Marion County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 110 NW 1st Ave. Ocala, Florida 34475 . 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. The personal representative 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 Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, 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 PERIODS 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 10, 2026. Personal Representative: Lawrence J. Maffia Lawrence J. Maffia 3812 SW 5th Avenue Ocala, Florida 34480 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Austin E. Parker Austin E. Parker, Esq. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 1039819 RAMUNNO LAW FIRM PA 7500 SW 61st AVENUE, SUITE 100 OCALA, FL 34476 Telephone: (352) 854-5570 E-Mail: ramunnolaw@gmail.com Published April 10 and 17, 2026.