Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Rita J. Harvey.
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Deadline detected: claims deadline — 2026-04-28
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Tavares
- Case #
- 2026 CP 17
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by April 28, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Christopher D. Eakes at (352) 430-1326 for assistance.
- 3
Review Publication Dates
Note that the notice was published on January 28 and February 4, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a notice to creditors?
- A notice to creditors informs them of the need to file claims against an estate.
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- You have three months from the first publication date or thirty days after receiving 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 FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR LAKE COUNTY IN PROBATE FILE NO.: 2026 CP 17 IN RE: ESTATE OF RITA J. HARVEY a/k/a RITA JOAN HARVEY, Deceased. _______________________________/ NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of RITA J. HARVEY a/k/a RITA JOAN HARVEY, deceased, whose date of death was October 3, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Lake County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Po Box 7800, Tavares, FL 32778. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representatives attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedents estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (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 decedents estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO 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 DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is:January 28, 2026, Attorney for Personal Representative: Personal Representative: Christopher D. Eakes, EsquireELIZABETH A. HARVEY-KENNEDY Florida Bar No.: 1008820 Petitioner eservice@deananddean.net Dean & Dean, LLP 11714 NE 62 nd Terrace, Suite 400 The Villages, Florida 32162 (352) 430-1326 Publication Dates: January 28th & February 4th, 2026.