Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Michael Shawn Westwood.
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Deadline detected: claims deadline — 2026-07-24
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Clearwater
- Case #
- 26-003687-ES
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court within three months of the first publication date.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Matthew B. Pryor at (727) 822-2505 for assistance.
- 3
Review the Notice
Carefully read the notice for specific instructions and deadlines.
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 have three months from the first publication date or thirty days after service.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- Claims not filed within the specified time will be forever barred.
- Who is the personal representative?
- Brianna Westwood is the personal representative for the estate.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 26-003687-ES IN RE: ESTATE OF MICHAEL SHAWN WESTWOOD, Deceased. The administration of the Estate of MICHAEL SHAWN WESTWOOD, deceased, whose date of death was 01/30/2026, is pending in the Pinellas County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 545 1st Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representatives attorney are set forth below. All creditors of 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 WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedents Estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (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 decedents death by the decedent or the decedents 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 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 04/24/26. BRIANNA WESTWOOD, Personal Representative c/o Berlin Patten Ebling, PLLC 525-1st Avenue North St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 MATTHEW B. PRYOR, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 1060103 Berlin Patten Ebling, PLLC 525-1st Avenue North St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 Telephone: (727) 822-2505 Fax: (941) 954-9992 Primary Email: mpryor@berlinpatten.com Secondary Email: tkelley@berlinpatten.com Secondary Email: probate@berlinpatten.com Attorneys for Brianna Westwood, Personal Representative April 24; May 1, 2026 26-01871N