Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Patricia King Goff.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — 2026-05-06
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Stuart
- Case #
- 312026CP000087
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by May 6, 2026, if you received this notice.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Dana M. Apfelbaum at (772) 234-8344 for assistance with your claim.
- 3
Review the Notice
Carefully read the notice to understand your rights and obligations regarding the estate.
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 claims within 3 months after the first publication or 30 days after receiving notice.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- Claims not filed within the specified time will be forever barred.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Elizabeth T. Childs, responsible for managing the estate.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Indian River COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 312026CP000087 IN RE: Estate of PATRICIA KING GOFF a/k/a PATRICIA K. GOFF NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of PATRICIA KING GOFF a/k/a PATRICIA K. GOFF, deceased, whose date of death was October 15, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Indian River, 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. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES 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 personal representative or curator 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 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 or a beneficiary as specified under s. 732.2211. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. The date of first publication of this notice is February 06, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: DANA M. APFELBAUM Florida Bar Number: 73947 MICHAEL DAVID ROY Florida Bar Number: 105526 Dean, Mead, Minton & Moore 3240 Cardinal Drive, Suite 200 Vero Beach, Florida 32963 Telephone: (772) 234-8344 Facsimile: (772) 234-8339 Primary E-mail: dapfelbaum@deanmead.com Attorney E-mail: mroy@deanmead.com Secondary E-mail: probate@deanmead.com Personal Representative: Elizabeth T. Childs 935 East Causeway Boulevard, Unit 308 Vero Beach, Florida 32963 February 6, 13 2026 LSAR0452351