Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Karla Maria Goodson.
- Published
- Paper
- Tallahassee Democrat
- Category
- Miscellaneous Notices
- City
- Tallahassee
- Address
- 315 S. Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
- Case #
- 2025 CP 001198
Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Leon COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 2025 CP 001198
IN RE: Estate of Karla Maria Goodson
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Karla Maria Goodson , deceased, whose date of death was September 30, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Leon, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 315 S. Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301. 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 January 30, 2026.
Attorney for Personal Representative:
Tracy Hensel, M.D., J.D.
Personal Representative:
Paul David Mahaffey, Sr.
January 30, February 6 2026
LSAR0447935
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the estate of Karla Maria Goodson?
- The case number is 2025 CP 001198.
- Where is the probate court located for this estate?
- The probate court is located at 315 S. Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301.
- What is the deadline for creditors to file claims?
- Creditors must file claims within 3 months after the first publication of this notice.
- Who is the personal representative of the estate?
- The personal representative is Paul David Mahaffey, Sr.
- When was the first publication of this notice?
- The first publication date is January 30, 2026.
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