Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Craig William Roberts.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- The Villages
- Case #
- 2026-CP-55
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by April 27, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Jeffrey P. Skates at (352) 259-5011 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 your claim within 3 months after the first publication of this notice.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is James W. Roberts, responsible for managing the estate.
- 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
Division Probate
IN RE: ESTATE OF
CRAIG WILLIAM ROBERTS
Deceased.
FILE No. 2026-CP-55
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of CRAIG WILLIAM ROBERTS, deceased, whose date of death was September 11, 2025 is pending in the Circuit Court for Lake County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 550 W. 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 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.
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 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 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
January 27, 2026
Attorney for Personal Representative:
Jeffrey P. Skates
Attorney
Florida Bar Number: 0988650
Skates Uhrik Vasquez Law
1028 Lake Sumter Landing
The Villages, FL 32162
Telephone: (352) 259-5011
Fax: (352) 751-4993
E-Mail: jskates@suvlaw.com
Personal Representative:
James W. Roberts
2185 N. Summers Rd.
Imlay City, MI 48444
#1290028 January 27, 2026
February 03, 2026