Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Richard Mark Houghton.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Sebring
- Case #
- 282026CP000114PCAXMX
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by July 10, 2026, if applicable.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to E. Mark Breed III at (863) 382-3154 for assistance.
- 3
Review the Notice
Read the full notice carefully to understand your rights and obligations.
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.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Mary-Ellen Houghton, responsible for managing the estate.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR
HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 282026CP000114PCAXMX
IN RE: ESTATE OF
RICHARD MARK HOUGHTON,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of RICHARD MARK HOUGHTON, deceased, whose date of death was December 9, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. 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 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 UPON 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.
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, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under Section 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.
The date of first publication of this notice is April 10, 2026.
Personal Representative:
MARY-ELLEN HOUGHTON
4275 North Course Lane
Avon Park, FL 33825
E. MARK BREED III, P.A.
/s/ E. Mark Breed III
E. MARK BREED III
Florida Bar No. 338702
325 North Commerce Avenue
SEBRING, FL 33870
Telephone: (863)382-3154
Email Address:
service@mbreedlaw.com
Attorney for Personal Representative
April 10, 17, 2026