Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Darwin Leroy Abbott.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — 2026-07-22
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Okeechobee
- Case #
- 472026CP000034
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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 July 22, 2026, if applicable.
- 3
Contact the attorney
Reach out to Cheryl A. Ward at (321) 372-8177 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.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. 472026CP000034 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DARWIN LEROY ABBOTT A/K/A DARWIN L. ABBOTT, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of DARWIN LEROY ABBOTT A/K/A DARWIN L. ABBOTT, deceased, whose date of death was January 27, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okeechobee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 2000 16th Avenue, Vero Beach, Florida 32960. 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 April 22, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative Personal Representative STEVEN R. RITENOUR /s/ Cheryl A. Ward CHERYL A. WARD, Esq. LAW FIRM OF CHERYL A. WARD, PL Florida Bar Number: 1003828 1370 Sarno Road, Suite G Melbourne, FL 32935 Telephone: (321) 372-8177 E-Mail 1: cheryl@cawlawoffice.com E-Mail 2: eservice@cawlawoffice.com 41103 LON 4/22,29/2026