Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Herman Hicks, deceased.
Official courthouse record · Indexed in NoticeRegistry archive · AI-enriched for research
Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — 2026-07-27
2 upcoming dates on this notice. Pro users tracking probate like this were alerted the second it filed. Never miss a deadline
- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Stuart
- Case #
- 432026CP000389CPAXMX
Research context
View full case dossier
See all filings for case 432026CP000389CPAXMX with AI case status analysis.
What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the Circuit Court for Martin County by the deadline.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Max J. Paul at (561) 807-1977 for assistance.
- 3
Review Publication Dates
Note that the first publication date is April 27, 2026, for your filing timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a notice to creditors?
- A notice to creditors informs them of the need to file claims against a deceased person's estate.
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- You must file your claim within 3 months after the first publication of this notice.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- Claims not filed within the specified time will be forever barred.
The above suggestions and answers are AI-generated for informational purposes only. They may contain errors. NoticeRegistry assumes no responsibility for their accuracy. Consult a qualified professional before taking action.
Full Notice Text
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MARTIN COUNTY FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File Number: 432026CP000389CPAXMX Division: (Probate) IN RE: ESTATE OF HERMAN HICKS Deceased. The administration of the estate of Herman Hicks, deceased, whose date of death was December 24, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Martin County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 100 SE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34994, Probate Court. 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. 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 4/27/26 Personal Representative Shellretha Griffin 1292 Slater Road New Britain, CT 06053 Attorney for Personal Representative Max J. Paul Attorney Florida Bar Number: 124466 2500 N Military Trail, Suite 450 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Telephone: (561) 807-1977 Fax: (561) 453-3612 E-Mail: max@maxjpaul.com Secondary E-Mail: joaquin@maxjpaul.com April 27, May 4 2026 LSAR0500764