Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Mona C. Ricard.
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July 30, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- The Villages
- Case #
- 2026-CP-000532
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What to do next
- 1
Review the Notice
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- 2
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by July 30, 2026, if applicable.
- 3
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Edward W. Soulsby at (352) 205-7245 for assistance.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the notice to creditors?
- It informs creditors of the decedent's estate about filing claims.
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- Claims must be filed within 3 months of the first publication or 30 days after service.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- Claims not filed within the specified time will be forever barred.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
File No.: 2026-CP-000532
IN RE: ESTATE OF
MONA C. RICARD,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of MONA C. RICARD, deceased, whose date of death was January 5, 2026, File No.: 2026-CP-000532 is pending in the Circuit Court for Lake County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 550 West Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778.
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 WITHIN 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.
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 DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is
April 30, 2026
Attorney for Personal Representative:
EDWARD W. SOULSBY, B.C.S.
Florida Bar Number: 0488216
TROTTER & SOULSBY, P.A.
4064 SR 44, Suite B
Wildwood, Florida 34785
Telephone: (352) 205-7245
Fax: (352) 205-7305
E-Mail: ed@trotterlaw.com
2nd E-Mail: justin@trotterlaw.com
Personal Representative:
CARL A. RICARD
5633 Austin Street
Leesburg, Florida 34748
#1306376 April 30, 2026
May 07, 2026