Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Gary E. Byington.
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File your claim
Submit your claim to the court by July 11, 2026, if applicable.
- 2
Contact the personal representative
Reach out to Cindy Dauffenbach for any questions regarding the estate.
- 3
Review the notice
Read the full notice carefully to understand your rights and obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the notice to creditors?
- It informs creditors of the decedent's estate about filing claims.
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- Claims must be filed within 3 months of the first publication or 30 days after service.
- Who is the personal representative?
- Cindy Dauffenbach is the personal representative for the estate.
- 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 HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. PC26-217
Division Probate
IN RE: ESTATE OF
GARY E. BYINGTON
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Gary E. Byington, deceased, whose date of death was December 29, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, Florida 33870. 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 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 11, 2026.
Personal Representative:
/s/ Cindy Dauffenbach
Cindy Dauffenbach
602 N. Verona Ave.
Avon Park, Florida 33825
Attorney for Personal Representative:
/s/ Charlotte C. Stone
Charlotte C. Stone, Esq.
Florida Bar Number: 21297
Stone Law Group, P.L.
123 US Hwy 27 North
Sebring, Florida 33870
April 11, 18, 2026