Notice to creditors regarding the estate of George Thomas Swayze.
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Deadline · Claims Deadline
August 1, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Tampa
- Case #
- 26-CP-001305
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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 John M. Hemenway at (813) 643-4900 for assistance.
- 3
Review the Notice
Carefully read the notice for specific instructions and requirements regarding 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 Ellen Sullivan.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- Claims not filed within the specified time will be forever barred.
- Where is the probate court located?
- The probate court is located at 800 E. Twiggs Street, Tampa, Florida 33602.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 26-CP-001305 Division B IN RE: ESTATE OF GEORGE THOMAS SWAYZE Deceased. The administration of the Estate of GEORGE THOMAS SWAYZE, deceased, whose date of death was January 15, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Hillsborough County Courthouse, 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. Personal Representative: ELLEN SULLIVAN 23920 Coral Ridge Lane Land O Lakes, FL 34639 Attorney for Personal Representative: JOHN M. HEMENWAY Florida Bar Number: 027906 Bivins & Hemenway, P.A. 1060 Bloomingdale Avenue Valrico, FL 33596 Telephone: (813) 643-4900 Fax: (813) 643-4904 E-Mail: jhemenway@bhpalaw.com Secondary E-Mail: pleadings@brandonbusinesslaw.com May 1, 8, 2026 26-01497H