Notice to creditors regarding the estate of John R. Knapp.
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Deadline · Claims Deadline
July 29, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Sarasota
- Case #
- 2026 CP 001561 NC
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What to do next
- 1
Review the notice
Read the notice carefully to understand your rights and obligations.
- 2
File your claim
Submit your claim to the court by the deadline of July 29, 2026.
- 3
Contact the attorney
Reach out to Kevin P. Smith at 941-952-5852 for assistance.
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 Sarasota COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 CP 001561 NC IN RE: Estate of John R. Knapp NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of John R. Knapp, deceased, whose date of death was February 19, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Sarasota County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 2000 Main Street, Sarasota, Florida 34237. 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 April 29, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: KEVIN P. SMITH, Attorney Florida Bar No. 377376 Kevin P. Smith, P.A. 677 N. Washington Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34236 Telephone: 941-952-5852 Fax: 941-957-3630 kevinpsmithesq@gmail.com Personal Representative: Michelle Lynn Knapp 2729 Hibiscus Street Sarasota, Florida 34239 April 29, May 6 2026 LSAR0507217