Notice to creditors regarding the estate of William L. Lockwood, Jr.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — 2026-04-22
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Deland
- Case #
- 2025 13927 PRDL
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court by April 22, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to William T. Preston at (386) 424-9200 for assistance with your claim.
- 3
Review the Notice
Carefully read the notice for specific instructions and deadlines related to your claim.
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 of the first publication or 30 days after receiving notice.
- Who is the personal representative?
- The personal representative is Theodore Lockwood, 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 VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2025 13927 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM L. LOCKWOOD, JR Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of WILLIAM L. LOCKWOOD, JR, deceased, whose date of death was July 13, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for VOLUSIA County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 6043, DeLand, Florida 32721-6043. 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 January 22, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ WILLIAM T. PRESTON, ESQ. Florida Bar Number: 373338 The Preston Law Firm 605 South Orange Street New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 Telephone: (386) 424-9200 Fax: (386) 423-8099 E-Mail: bill@theprestonlawfirm.com Secondary E-Mail: kathy@theprestonlawfirm.com Personal Representative: /s/ THEODORE LOCKWOOD 739 Navigators Way Edgewater, FL 32141 January 22 & 29, 2026