Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Donald O. Summers, deceased.
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Deadline · Claims Deadline
August 1, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Tampa
- Case #
- 2025-CP-003898
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What to do next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by August 1, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Rachel L. Bates at Breakwater Law, PLLC for assistance.
- 3
Review the Notice
Carefully read the notice for specific instructions and deadlines related to claims.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to file a claim?
- Claims must be filed within 3 months after the first publication or 30 days after service.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Victoria S. Carlin.
- Where is the probate court located?
- The probate court is located at 800 E. Twiggs Street, Tampa, Florida 33602.
- What happens if I miss the claim deadline?
- Claims not filed within the specified time will be forever barred.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2025-CP-003898 Division A IN RE: ESTATE OF DONALD O. SUMMERS, a/k/a DONALD O. SUMMERS, SR. Deceased. The administration of the estate of Donald O. Summers, a/k/a Donald O. Summers, Sr., deceased, whose date of death was July 10, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 800 E. Twiggs Street, Tampa, Florida 33602. 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 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 ON 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 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, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. 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 DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is May 1, 2026. Victoria S. Carlin 183 Emporium Avenue West Senaca, New York 14224 Personal Representative Rachel L. Bates E-mail Addresses: rachel@thebwlaw.com Florida Bar No. 1044073 Breakwater Law, PLLC 2500 Tamiami Trail N, Suite 220 Naples, Florida 34103 Telephone: (239) 488-4466 Attorneys for Personal Representative May 1, 8, 2026 26-01512H