Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Lawrence Charles Schmeier, Sr.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- The Villages
- Case #
- 2026-CP-000774
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Review the notice
Read the notice carefully to understand your rights and obligations.
- 2
File your claim
Submit your claim to the court by the deadline of July 17, 2026.
- 3
Contact the attorney
Reach out to Eric C. Millhorn at (352) 753-9333 for assistance.
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.
- Who can file a claim?
- Any creditor or person with claims against the decedent's estate can file a claim.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 2026-CP-000774 Division PROBATE
IN RE: ESTATE OF
LAWRENCE CHARLES SCHMEIER, SR.
AKA LAWRENCE CHARLES SCHMEIER
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of LAWRENCE CHARLES SCHMEIER, SR. aka LAWRENCE CHARLES SCHMEIER, deceased, whose date of death was March 3, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for LAKE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is PO Box 7800, Tavares, Florida 32778-7800. 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 representatives have 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 17, 2026.
ERIC C. MILLHORN
Attorney
Florida Bar Number: 806501
Millhorn Trust & Estate
Administration Group, PLLC
9481 N US Hwy 301
Wildwood, Florida 34785
Telephone: (352) 753-9333
Fax: (352) 330-3400
E-Mail: eric@millhornlaw.com
SecondaryE-Mail:
twolfe@millhornlaw.com
LAWRENCE C. SCHMEIER, JR.
309 Garden Circle
Canton, Georgia 30114
RANDY WARCZYNSKI
155 W Rickard Drive
Oswego, Illinois 60543
Personal Representatives
#01304177 April 17, 2026
April 24, 2026