Notice to creditors regarding the estate of William G. Brakefield.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — 2026-05-05
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- Category
- Probate
- City
- Fort Lauderdale
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by May 5, 2026, if applicable.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Raida M. Lopez at maggie.lopez@afslaw.com for assistance.
- 3
Review Your Rights
Understand your rights under Florida Probate Code regarding claims against the estate.
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 William H. Brakefield.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- Claims not filed within the specified time will be forever barred.
- When was the first publication of this notice?
- The first publication date is February 5, 2026.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Palm Beach COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF William G. Brakefield Deceased File No. 50-2025-CP-005657-XXXA-MB NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of William G. Brakefield , deceased, whose date of death was 09/14/2025 , is pending in the Circuit Court for Palm Beach County, Florida, Probate Division; the address of which is 205 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 . 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. A personal representative or curator 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 Sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under Section 732.2211. The date of the first publication of this notice is 2/5/2026 . Attorney for Personal Representative: Raida M. Lopez maggie.lopez@afslaw.com Florida Bar No. 122625 800 Boylston Street, 32nd Floor Boston, MA 02199 (617) 973-6198 Personal Representative William H. Brakefield 2500 25th Street North Arlington, VA 22207 Lynn Rice 14881 Cider Mill Road Purcellville, VA 20132