Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Barbara Sue Smith.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Sarasota
- Case #
- 2026-CP-001771-NC
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File your claim
Ensure your claim is filed by the deadline of July 24, 2026.
- 2
Contact the attorney
Reach out to Christopher A. Likens at (941) 365-7838 for assistance.
- 3
Review the notice
Read the full notice for specific instructions and requirements regarding claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the deadline to file a claim?
- Claims must be filed within 3 months after the first publication or 30 days after service.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Lori Gaetano.
- Where should claims be filed?
- Claims should be filed with the Circuit Court for Sarasota County, Florida.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-001771-NC IN RE: ESTATE OF BARBARA SUE SMITH, Deceased. The administration of the estate of BARBARA SUE SMITH, deceased, whose date of death was February 21, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Sarasota County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 3079, Sarasota, FL 34230. 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. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS 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 April 24, 2026. Personal Representative: Lori Gaetano c/o Christopher A. Likens, Esq. 1800 Second Street, Suite 971 Sarasota, FL 34236 Attorney for Personal Representative: Christopher A. Likens Florida Bar Number: 0981303 CHRISTOPHER A LIKENS, P.A. 1800 Second Street, Suite 971 Sarasota, FL 34236 Telephone: (941) 365-7838 eservice@calikens.com April 24; May 1, 2026 26-00885S